Just one-quarter of Antonio's farm is actually dedicated to coffee growing, the rest is native forest, protected by Antonio and monitored by the government, who financially subsidize his farm to protect the local flora and fauna. He plants native shade trees, uses large rocks and boulders to prevent erosion, and all kinds of wildlife like squirrels, rabbits and snakes make their home on his farm. To keep this all ecologically sound, Antonio uses high quality fertilizing inputs, as well as composting coffee pulp to supplement as organic fertilizer, and practices manual weeding.