Bosques Nativos Argentinos

What Bosques Nativos Argentinos does

Fundación Bosques Nativos Argentinos para la Biodiversidad is an Argentine non-profit environmental foundation founded in 2008, headquartered in Martínez, Buenos Aires, with approximately 15 employees. The organization operates across multiple Argentine ecosystems — from the Selva Misionera subtropical rainforest in the northeast to Patagonian forests in the south, with substantive activity in the Gran Chaco Americano ecoregion (shared with Paraguay, Bolivia, and Brazil) and in Formosa Province, where 3.5 million of 4.5 million hectares of native forest cover remain. Its core activities include supporting scientific research, on-the-ground forest restoration and reforestation, biodiversity conservation, watershed recovery, regenerative agriculture consulting, and carbon and water footprint calculation services for corporate and individual clients.

The foundation's principal physical asset is the Centro de Investigaciones Antonia Ramos (CIAR), a roughly 1,000-hectare research station near Oberá, Misiones, which houses a native tree nursery (vivero) for reforestation, a field laboratory, and accommodation for up to 8 researchers. Its technology footprint is centered on scientific research infrastructure rather than software platforms; no APIs, mobile applications, or proprietary digital products are disclosed. Outputs include a library of free-access biodiversity publications covering fish, butterflies, aquatic environments, birds, mollusks, fungi, seeds, and forest restoration.

The business model is hybrid and characteristic of an environmental NGO. Revenue streams consist of (i) donations and contributions from individuals and corporate supporters collected via the website and (ii) professional services — carbon and water footprint calculation, environmental studies, and technical assistance for sustainable development projects. The foundation sustains scientific output through collaborative partnerships with CONICET (multiple institutes including INPA, IQUIBICEN, and CIPYP), Universidad de Buenos Aires, IUCN, UNESCO, and Fundación de Historia Natural Félix de Azara. It sells services primarily to corporate entities seeking footprint compensation and sustainable development support, while working with research institutions and government agencies on protected area management. Geographic scope is regional, focused exclusively on Argentina.

Name

Bosques Nativos Argentinos

Legal name

Fundación Bosques Nativos Argentinos para la Biodiversidad

Website

https://bosques.org.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Argentine non-profit environmental foundation protecting native forests and biodiversity across ecosystems from Selva Misionera to Patagonia, supporting scientific research, forest restoration, regenerative agriculture, and carbon/water footprint consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

SIC

Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regeneration & Reforestation Operations (Site Prep, Planting, Seeding) (AFAMAAAC), Invasive Species Control & Site Restoration (Pre/Post Planting) (AFAMACAN), Native Species & Restoration Plant Nurseries (AFAMADAF), Forest Health Management (Pest, Disease & Invasive Species Control) (AFAMAAAE), Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

Keywords

• Forest restoration services
• Biodiversity conservation
• Carbon footprint consulting
• Regenerative agriculture
• Environmental research

Headquarters

HQ city

Martínez

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from supporters who want to contribute to the regeneration of native forests and biodiversity conservation in Argentina.
2. Environmental Services: Carbon footprint and water footprint calculation services, environmental studies, and technical assistance for sustainable development projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundación Bosques Nativos Argentinos is a nonprofit environmental foundation that delivers forest restoration services, carbon and water footprint calculation, regenerative agriculture consulting, and biodiversity research support across native Argentine ecosystems from the Selva Misionera to Patagonian forests. It also publishes free-access scientific biodiversity publications and operates the CIAR Research Center near Oberá, Misiones, with a native tree nursery and field laboratory on approximately 1000 hectares.

Product overview

Bosques Nativos Argentinos is an Argentine environmental foundation offering a portfolio of conservation and sustainability services. The core offerings include Carbon and Water Footprint calculation services, Regenerative Agriculture consulting, and Forest Restoration services targeting native Argentine forests. The organization publishes free-access Biodiversity publications covering various Argentine ecosystems. These services operate under an integrated approach aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (ODS), supporting environmental research, ecosystem recovery, and sustainable development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carbon and Water Footprint Calculation (Huella de Carbono e Hídrica) Carbon and water footprint calculation services that help individuals and organizations measure and offset their environmental impact, supporting sustainable development planning aligned with UN SDGs.
• Regenerative Agriculture (Agricultura Regenerativa) Regenerative agriculture consulting and advisory services promoting sustainable land management practices that restore degraded ecosystems and support biodiversity conservation.
• Forest Restoration Services (Restauración de Bosques) Forest restoration services focusing on native Argentine forests from the Selva Misionera to Patagonian forests, including biodiversity conservation, watershed recovery, and sustainable management models for native ecosystems.
• Biodiversity Publications (Publicaciones - Revista Biodiversidad) Free-access publications covering biodiversity topics including fish, butterflies, aquatic environments, birds, mollusks, fungi, seeds, and forest restoration in Argentine ecosystems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodiversity restoration in Atlantic Forest recognized by Google Earth GEO FOR GOOD 2023 Impact Award

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UICN (Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on protected area celebration projects, joint work on biodiversity conservation initiatives. Logo displayed in 'Trabajo Conjunto' section indicating formal partnership.
• CONICET (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive research collaboration with multiple institutes including INPA, IQUIBICEN, CIPYP, and university departments. Multiple joint publications on biodiversity, invasive species, and paleontological discoveries.
• Universidad de Buenos AirescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences on natural products research, including the Guatambú blanco anti-Chagas study with the Group of Research in Natural Products.
• Fundación de Historia Natural Félix de AzaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research on dinosaur discoveries including the Chucarosaurus Diripienda finding in Río Negro.
• Google EarthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRecipient of GEO FOR GOOD 2023 Impact Award recognizing biodiversity restoration work using Google Earth technology platforms.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributions to the 50th Anniversary Convention of World Heritage (Berlin 2022), publication included in pages 253-265.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina: Argentina's largest wildlife/nature conservation NGO (WWF affiliate). Operates across multiple Argentine ecosystems with scientific research, restoration, and policy advocacy — directly comparable as a domestic conservation foundation working on native forests and biodiversity.
• Fundación ProYungas: Argentine foundation focused on Yungas and other native forests, with active restoration, biodiversity research, and sustainable land-use programs in northwestern Argentina. Comparable as a science-driven conservation foundation working on native forest restoration.
• Fundación Forestal Argentina: Argentine foundation focused on sustainable forestry, native forest management, and reforestation. Directly comparable in forestry/restoration focus and nonprofit/NGO structure within Argentina.
• WWF Argentina: Argentine arm of a global conservation NGO, active in Gran Chaco, Atlantic Forest, and Patagonian forest conservation. Comparable in mission, geographic focus on Argentine native forests, and partnership-driven model.

Emerging players

• Fundación ECO (Fundación para el Estudio de los Ecosistemas del Sur): Argentine non-profit focused on Patagonian ecosystems and conservation. Comparable as a science-driven regional conservation foundation with restoration and research components in southern Argentina.

Others

• INTA (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria): Argentina's national agricultural technology institute with forestry and native species research programs. Comparable as a research-driven actor in Argentine native forest and regenerative agriculture, though as a public-sector entity rather than a non-profit foundation.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Argentina: Global conservation organization active in Argentina, with work on forest restoration, conservation finance, and corporate sustainability partnerships. Comparable value proposition (science + restoration + corporate services) but at global scale.
• Conservation International Argentina: Global environmental NGO with operations in Argentina focused on biodiversity hotspots and sustainable landscapes. Comparable in mission (forest/biodiversity conservation, science-based) but with a much broader international footprint and substantially larger budget.
• Wildlife Conservation Society Argentina: Global conservation NGO with Argentine operations focused on wildlife and habitat conservation. Comparable in mission and science-based approach, but with substantially more resources and global brand recognition.

Regional players

• Guyra Paraguay: Major Paraguayan conservation NGO with deep focus on the Gran Chaco Americano ecoregion shared by Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia. Highly comparable on geographic focus (Gran Chaco forests) and NGO/research-driven model, though serving a different national context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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