The forests on the upper slopes of Costa Rica's mountains and volcanoes are frequently draped in mist and clouds. Costa Rica counts with excellent naturalist guides and biologists that will help you discover and understand the essence of a forest and its occupants. Costa Rica’s forests range from the tropical dry forest to very humid montane, in which each of these ecosystems are classified with the purpose of maintaining it’s important habitat, the biodiversity. There are various organizations and numerous people who have taken interest in maintaining these natural areas intact for tourist interest, conservation or investigation. These areas form part of the state’s protected areas because the government helps out with economic resources for its administration.