CSMM protects endangered rainforest
For the preservation of the largest CO₂ sinks on the mainland
CSMM has been working together with the Wilderness International Foundation since January 2016 on the mission to protect the last rainforests on our planet by sponsoring 6,400 m² of intact rainforest in Canada's Toba Valley every year. This collaboration proves that designing and marketing office space is not incompatible with sustainability awareness. The CSMM forest on the west coast of Canada is now protecting the habitat for a huge variety of species, binding thousands of tons of CO₂ and promoting a stable climate.
Let's continue on this path together and build a future worth living for people and nature.
Donations
m2 of old-growth forest
tonnes of CO2
As a consultant and planner, CSMM GmbH manages the processes surrounding the conversion, extension and new construction of commercial properties with the aim of holistically designing a future-proof and sustainable working environment. The company has been involved with the topic of sustainability for a long time, advising and sensitizing its customers in this field. Internally, the company consistently implements these principles in Munich in the form of a Green Office in Munich.
and shows how consulting companies can assume responsibility through nature conservation.
Tree habitat
Due to the mild, humid climate and low human influence, evergreen giant trees grow in the temperate rainforest for up to 2000 years. Some trees reach heights of over 100 m - perfect architecture in the middle of nature.
Impressions from the rainforest
Architecture matters - even in nature: the wilderness areas that CSMM protects in the temperate rainforest are located in the temperate rainforest on the west coast of Canada. They are the most species-rich ecosystem in the northern hemisphere. Each ancient giant tree is a sophisticated ecosystem in itself and provides a safe home for an incredible number of animal and plant species.
Temperate rainforest in Canada: its preservation not only protects habitats, but also helps to stabilize the climate.
Among the algae and kelp, a playful mink pursues its favorite food: sea urchins.
A rare coastal wolf on patrol on Porcher Island beach.
Humpback whales have their feeding grounds off the west coast of Canada.
The protected raised bogs on Porcher Island are gigantic, millennia-old CO₂ sinks.
The safety of the protected areas in the temperate rainforest enables healthy populations of white-tailed eagles.
Transparency
Why old-growth forest protection with WI?
What particularly impressed CSMM about Wilderness International was the transparent and concrete use of the donations: €1 donation protects 1m2 old-growth forest - forever. Donors receive a certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photo of the protected forest area, as well as a tax-deductible donation receipt.
You too can protect a piece of CSMM forest
Let's continue on this path together and preserve even more unique wilderness in the long term:
Your wilderness protection certificate
You will receive a personalized certificate of the piece of wilderness you protected immediately after your donation.
Protect the rainforest together with CSMM
About Wilderness International
The foundation, which is based in Peru, Canada and Germany, purchases legally secure wilderness areas and protects them for the future. The purchases are refinanced through donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas, supports environmental education projects, and research into CO2 storage and biodiversity.
CO₂ calculator for offices
Whether it's an open-plan office or a family office: with our tool especially for offices and companies, you can calculate the carbon footprint of your locations easily and free of charge.
And then you can offset your carbon footprint directly by protecting valuable rainforest!
Wilderness International purchases primary rainforest areas with land title and legally protects them for all future. Donations refinance the purchases and at the same time finance long-term protection as well as environmental education and research. Donors receive a personalized certificate with the exact geo-coordinates and aerial photograph of the forest area they are protecting. Thus, the use and impact of the donation is tangible and directly traceable. We are currently working in the temperate rainforest of Western Canada and the Amazon rainforest of Peru, where we are protecting ancient primary rainforests.
It is important to protect the rainforest because this is the only way we can stop species extinction and climate change. They are home to the world's greatest biodiversity and store huge amounts of CO2. It is also important to protect rainforests because they are the basis of our existence: they provide us with clean air, clean water and stable rainfall. They also cool the environment.
In Canada, good legal security helps us, as well as the legal situations and sanctions that even prohibit trespassing.
In Peru, we have additionally started a forest guardian program with local people. To ensure long-term protection, we also have several other measures in place. In general, we visit the areas on regular expeditions to check on them. We also work with local partners who inform us of any irregularities if necessary. The donations per square meter also already include the costs for property taxes.
Like no other, the legal form of the foundation allows a (charitable) purpose to be realized permanently and independently of outside interests, thus achieving the desired effects in the long term. It is thus the most long-term organizational construct currently known. Not even states, companies or national parks are designed for such a long term. This makes the foundation the only one that is oriented toward the lifespan of the ecosystems we protect.