costa rica case study

Sustainability

Meeting present needs without compromising future generations.

Agroforestry

Growing trees and crops together for mutual benefits.

Selective Logging

Cutting trees when they reach a specific height.

Afforestation

Planting new trees to replace old ones.

Monitoring

Using satellite tech to prevent illegal activities.

Wildlife Corridor

Connecting rainforest fragments for animal migration.

Palm Oil

Product obtained from tropical rainforests.

Indigenous People

Those adapted to living in the rainforest for generations.

Logging

Industrial cutting of trees for timber.

Mineral Extraction

Taking minerals like gold/silver from the rainforest.

Agriculture

Clearing trees for land use.

Biome/Ecosystem

Community of plants and animals interacting with the environment.

Interdependence

Mutual dependence between two or more entities.

Food Webs/Chains

Producers, consumers, and decomposers interacting in an ecosystem.