Ecolodges are small and have low environmental impact-reflecting the architecture and materials of the local culture. Lodging and food is provided by local people. Local people guide the tourists, sharing their knowledge of the jungle. The tourists learn about and experience tropical forest ecosystems - facilitating understanding and knowledge. Macadamia nut farms hope to steal this global market from Hawaii.
Shade coffee provides a valuable crop while maintaining diversity.
Potpourri factory harvests the seeds, twigs, and leaves of the Jungle. And turns them into a product for the export market. Many projects seek to develop new forms of agriculture that save and rebuld soil. Harvest of allspice leaves and other herbs and spices from the jungle. Traditional weaving remains a major source of income for women.