While a mere 3% of the Galapagos Islands are home to people, our presence in this small fraction of the archipelago has put the native vegetation at risk. Our restoration program in urban and rural areas engages the local community in conservation and restoration efforts to secure the long-term health of these unique ecosystems.

Explore a wealth of resources from the Charles Darwin Foundation available for download. From annual reports to research journals, species identification guides to educational texts like the Galapagos Atlas, our publications provide valuable insights into conservation efforts and biodiversity in the Galapagos Islands. Dive into our comprehensive collection today!

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The Charles Darwin Foundation is home to the largest Natural History Collections of endemic, native and introduced species of Galapagos in Ecuador, with more than 135,000 specimens and 7,500 species across four Collections: Marine, Vertebrate, Terrestrial Invertebrate and a Herbarium.