Grupo Jaragua

What Grupo Jaragua does

Grupo Jaragua is a Dominican Republic-registered non-profit environmental organization (RNC Tax ID 401503816) that operates as the BirdLife International partner in the country and a member of IUCN. The organization's mission is the conservation of Hispaniola's biodiversity and the environmental services derived from it. Its core work is concentrated in the UNESCO-designated Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve (4,858 km², of which 3,184 km² is core zone and 900 km² is marine area), with offices in Santo Domingo (Calle San Juan Bautista 69, Atala) and a regional office in Oviedo, Pedernales Province (Centro Comunitario Amaury Villalba, Pangola). The team comprises 8 employees plus a board that includes Dominican biologists such as Yolanda León (PhD, University of Rhode Island).

The product surface is a portfolio of conservation programs rather than a single technology offering: species conservation for marine turtles, Hispaniolan parrots, iguanas, and endangered trees; ecosystem conservation for mangroves and dry forests; environmental advocacy (Defensoría Ambiental); environmental education; citizen science (Atlas Viviente on iNaturalist, Dominican Birds on eBird, parrots/parakeets research); and sustainable livelihoods programs covering canelilla, agroforestry, beekeeping, and nature tourism. Supporting assets include the Canelilla Sostenible® certification mark for sustainable canelilla (Pimenta haitiensis) plantations, the Ruta Manglares ecotourism initiative spanning nine mangrove destinations, a publicly accessible digital library of conservation plans and identification guides, and Oviedo Lagoon excursions operated through the partner guide association AGUINAOVI. No proprietary software platform is disclosed; technology dependencies are limited to widely used citizen-science tools (iNaturalist, eBird) and standard web/digital-library infrastructure.

The revenue model is hybrid non-profit: donations and patron support via Patreon, PayPal, and direct bank transfers to Banco Popular Dominicano on one side, and foundation/institutional grants on the other, including the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), the Franklinia Foundation, USAID, and BirdLife International. Pricing (RD$500–RD$7,000 per excursion) is set by partner eco-tourism operators such as AGUINAOVI rather than by Grupo Jaragua itself. The go-to-market is community-led and stakeholder-segmented, with primary segments being local communities in the biosphere reserve (Pedernales, Barahona and surrounding provinces), students and educational institutions across the Dominican Republic, government agencies led by MIMARENA, and conservation supporters/eco-tourists reached through bilingual website content (grupojaragua.org.do), Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Patreon, Bioblitz events, and citizen-science programs.

Name

Grupo Jaragua

Legal name

Grupo Jaragua

Website

https://grupojaragua.org.do

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grupo Jaragua is a Dominican Republic non-profit (BirdLife International partner) that conserves Hispaniola's biodiversity via species protection, ecosystem restoration, environmental education, citizen science, and community-based sustainable livelihoods across the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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Product category

Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity Protection

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE), Rainforest & Jungle Ecotourism Tours (THAAAEAF), Rainforest, Jungle & Canopy Experiences (THAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Biodiversity conservation
• Environmental education
• Habitat protection
• Citizen science programs
• Sustainable livelihoods

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Patron Support: Grupo Jaragua relies on donations and patron support through their Patreon page (patreon.com/grupojaragua) and direct bank transfers. Donors can contribute through Patreon or make free-form donations via PayPal or bank transfer to Banco Popular Dominicano. This forms their primary funding mechanism for conservation and advocacy work.
2. Foundation and Institutional Grants: The organization receives support from international conservation foundations and programs including Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), Franklinia Foundation, USAID, and BirdLife International. These grants fund specific conservation projects, research initiatives, and community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Grupo Jaragua is a Dominican Republic-based environmental non-profit organization that conserves the biodiversity of the Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve through species protection programs (marine turtles, Hispaniolan parrots, iguanas, endangered trees, conifers, palms), ecosystem conservation (mangroves and dry forest), environmental advocacy, citizen science, and community-based sustainable livelihoods. It also facilitates eco-tourism excursions at Laguna de Oviedo through the local partner association AGUINAOVI and operates the Canelilla Sostenible® certification mark for sustainable harvesting.

Product overview

Grupo Jaragua is a Dominican Republic-based environmental non-profit organization (BirdLife International partner) focused on conserving Hispaniola's biodiversity. Rather than a unified technology product, it operates a portfolio of conservation programs including species protection (marine turtles, iguanas, parrots, endangered trees), ecosystem conservation (mangroves, dry forests), environmental advocacy, and environmental education. Supporting services include the Canelilla Sostenible certification program, the Ruta Manglares ecotourism initiative with 9 destinations, a citizen science program using iNaturalist and eBird platforms, a digital resource library, and Oviedo Lagoon guided tours through partner organization AGUINAOVI. The organization manages the Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canelilla Sostenible Certification Certification program developed by Grupo Jaragua to promote sustainable harvesting of canelilla (Pimenta haitiensis) through certified plantations established outside protected areas, addressing illegal leaf harvesting from Jaragua National Park and providing income to local communities. Seedlings from plant nurseries are offered to growers under the Canelilla Sostenible® mark.
• Ruta Manglares (Mangrove Route) Ecotourism initiative showcasing nine mangrove destinations across the Dominican Republic including Boca Chica, Las Calderas, Montecristi, Samaná, Luperón, Laguna de Oviedo, Laguna Limón, Estero Balsa, and Los Haitises, connecting visitors with local community guides and partner organizations.
• Oviedo Lagoon Tours (via AGUINAOVI) Nature-based tours offered through the partner Asociación de Guías de Naturaleza de Oviedo (AGUINAOVI), including flamingo viewing boat tours, Mosquea Beach visits, Taíno heritage site visits, Mondesí Cay excursions, Old Oviedo village ruins walks, and seasonal night turtle watching, managed by trained local guides in Jaragua National Park.
• Citizen Science Program Biodiversity documentation program engaging citizens in species recording using the iNaturalist platform (Atlas Viviente de la República Dominicana) and the eBird platform for bird observation, including Dominican Birds monitoring and parrot/parakeet research in partnership with INTEC's Geomatics Laboratory and BirdLife International.
• Environmental Education Programs Structured environmental education programs delivered in schools, fairs, field outings, museums, and botanical gardens across the Dominican Republic, reaching all age groups through activities, games, costumes, citizen science events, and curriculum-aligned biodiversity content.
• Forest Mapping and Ecosystem Monitoring Forest cover mapping, lake monitoring, restoration activities, and reef health assessment services for ecosystem conservation in the Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve, including support for marine turtle nesting beach patrols and nest protection since 2006.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 satellite transmitters placed on hawksbill and green sea turtles between 2008-2019, confirming Caribbean connectivity and shared turtle populations across Nicaragua, Honduras, Bahamas, Venezuela, and Dominican Republic.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Jaragua is a member of IUCN. The partnership involves collaboration on species conservation assessments, IUCN Red List contributions, and conservation planning specialist group activities. Projects include assessment of Sierra de Bahoruco conifers (Juniperus gracilior and podocarp species) with IUCN support.
• BirdLife InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrupo Jaragua is the official BirdLife International partner in the Dominican Republic. This is a core strategic partnership involving biodiversity conservation, Important Bird Area (IBA) identification, and advocacy work. BirdLife membership logo is displayed on the organization's communications materials.
• INTEC (Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with INTEC's Geomatics Laboratory for citizen science programs. Joint programs include the Atlas Viviente de la República Dominicana using iNaturalist platform and nature education initiatives. INTEC students participate in conservation projects.
• Vermont Center for EcostudiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational conservation partner supporting Bicknell's Thrush research, conservation action planning workshops, and Black-capped Petrel conservation work. Collaborates on species research and conservation planning activities.
• The National AcademiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific and technical support for conservation programs. Collaborates on research initiatives and knowledge sharing.
• Cornell Lab of OrnithologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for bird monitoring programs, eBird platform usage, and migratory bird conservation initiatives in the Dominican Republic.
• Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly organized Red List assessment workshop with Jardín Botánico Nacional and BGCI as part of the Global Tree Assessment Initiative. Over 100 threatened tree species assessed.
• Jardín Botánico Nacional Dr. Rafael M. MoscosomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner for botanical conservation and Red List assessment workshops. Co-organized the Global Tree Assessment workshop in Santo Domingo.
• MongabayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partnership for conservation storytelling and environmental advocacy content dissemination.
• CEBSE (Centro de Estudios de la Biodiversidad y el Sistema Solar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint presentation on wetlands and future (humedales y nuestro futuro) addressing environmental education content.
• Haiti AudubonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border collaboration producing bird identification resources for shared species between Dominican Republic and Haiti. Includes materials for city/farm birds, mountain birds, waterfowl, and coastal birds.
• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe La Selle-Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo Transboundary Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO. Grupo Jaragua helped develop the proposal and continues work within this framework.
• La Selle-Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo Binational CorridorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBinational conservation corridor spanning southern Hispaniola involving Haiti and Dominican Republic. Focus of CEPF-funded projects and conservation action planning for threatened species.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bahamas National Trust: National non-profit trust that manages national parks and protected areas across the Bahamas. Operates with a similar small-team model, NGO-funded structure, and Caribbean island biodiversity mandate as Grupo Jaragua's Biosphere Reserve stewardship.
• Belize Audubon Society: BirdLife International partner in Belize running bird, habitat, and protected-area programs at a similarly small scale. Structurally the closest Caribbean/Central American BirdLife partner analog, with overlapping threatened-species, education, and advocacy portfolios.
• BirdLife International: Global federation of national conservation NGOs focused on bird and biodiversity conservation. Grupo Jaragua is the official BirdLife International partner in the Dominican Republic, sharing the same network, brand standards, IBA methodology, and species conservation framework.
• Sociedad Audubon de Haiti (Haiti Audubon Society): Named partner of Grupo Jaragua in the La Selle-Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo Binational Corridor, jointly producing bird identification materials and transboundary conservation resources. The structurally closest transboundary peer for Hispaniola island conservation.
• Sea Turtle Conservancy: Founded as Caribbean Conservation Corporation, this is the leading Caribbean sea turtle research and protection NGO. Grupo Jaragua runs an overlapping marine turtle nesting monitoring, beach patrol, and satellite-telemetry program in the same regional ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Island Conservation: Specialized NGO focused on preventing extinctions and removing invasive species on islands — closely aligned with Grupo Jaragua's work on Hispaniola's endemic species (iguanas, parrots, conifers) and Caribbean island biodiversity.
• Rainforest Trust: Conservation NGO focused on purchasing and protecting threatened habitats and endangered species. Comparable in funding model (project-driven donor support for threatened species conservation including trees) and in species-protection orientation aligned with Grupo Jaragua's work on threatened palms, conifers, and endemic trees.

Regional players

• Fundación Sur Futuro: Another leading Dominican Republic environmental and sustainable-development foundation, operating in overlapping southern DR regions and sharing the donor ecosystem. Comparable as a peer DR NGO working on environmental and community development.

Broad incumbents

• Wildlife Conservation Society: Global conservation NGO with active Caribbean programs in marine and island biodiversity. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating in overlapping Caribbean geographies and species (marine turtles, iguanas, parrots) with substantially greater resources.
• The Nature Conservancy: Global conservation leader with Caribbean marine and coastal programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping focus on mangroves, marine ecosystems, and island biodiversity, but at vastly larger institutional scale and with different operating modalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/grupojaragua
• Facebookfacebook.com/Grupo-Jaragua-83964234769
• Instagraminstagram.com/grupojaragua
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GrupoJaragua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-jaragua

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Profiles2 records

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