Randy and Brenda Bombard, an environmentally minded couple who believe that people can and should live in harmony with nature, founded Costa Rica Reef Realty in 2002. The two are devoted to development that preserves and protects the natural resources of Nosara. The Bombards operate Reef Realty based on the tenets of "green development," helping others to live comfortably while in balance with the plant and animal communities of our unique jungle home. The Bombards personal commitment to the green development is evident in all parts of their lives; the couple demonstrate their green ethic in part by investing a large percentage of proceeds realized through Reef Properties in the protection and rehabilitation of jungle animals injured or orphaned through development that has not occurred in harmony with the natural environment.

Philosophy of Green Development
We know it is inevitable that development will occur. But how do we create a plan that will include the survival of our native plants and animals -- our most precious and treasured natural resources? Development that plans for this co-existence of people and native plants and animals is called "green development."

Basic Tenets of Green Development
. Protect Sensitive Habitat - Identify and protect rare and endangered trees and forest that provide habitat for native animals.
. Incorporate Corridors - Identify and protect land "corridors" that connect large open spaces to promote free movement of animals and keep them out of harms way (i.e. roads, power lines).
. Minimize Dangers - Identify infrastructure that could present dangers to animals, such as power lines, and mitigate those danger through re-engineering and/or retrofitting to make infrastructure animal-safe.
. Provide Mitigation - Re-vegetate where possible. This could include paths that have provided access to major construction sites. Landscape with native plants to provide habitat for native animals.

If you have been considering joining the Nosara community, we at Costa Rica Reef Realty can help you do it responsibly.