Our Foundation
With over 2 decades of experience, MCF has created multiple sanctuaries which are among the most diverse birding Hotspots in Ecuador and across the Northern Andes.
We are a multidisciplinary team comprised of ornithologists, ecologists, other scientists, conservationists, artists, forestry experts, and eco-tourism entrepreneurs. We are always seekings ways to better serve the needs of birds and nature while empowering people.
Our Mission
Mindo Cloudforest Foundation’s mission is the conservation of nature and the landscapes of northwest Pichincha province and the Choco-Andes Corridor, with special emphasis in forest habitats and birds through the adoption of alternative and efficient economic development models, especially avitourism, that involve and benefit the local population and its leaders.
Directors
César Molina
PRESIDENT
Dr. César Molina is an attorney based in Quito with a love of all things natural. He has contributed his knowledge and experience to MCF for many years.
Paul Greenfield
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Paul Greenfield is a founding member of MCF and has dedicated his expertise to protect our native forests. He is best known for his beautiful illustrations in The Birds of Ecuador, published with Robert Ridgely.
Gary Schiltz
TREASURER
Gary has been a contributing member of MCF since 2008. He and his wife, Karen, moved to Mindo to conserve land for birds.
Markus Tellkamp
SECRETARY
Conservationist, ornithologist & university professor from Quito who has birded cloud forests since 1992 and been a member of MCF since 2011.
Mindo Cloudforest Foundation gives warm gratitude to all of our donors and supporters over the years
