sustainable ecosystems costa rica case study
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Where is Costa Rica?
Central America
Costa Rica is home to what percentage of bio-diversity?
6%
Costa Rica is how much smaller than the Amazon Rainforest?
100
How many tourists does Costa Rica attract per year?
2 million
What types of ecosystems does Costa Rica contain? (6)
Tropical rainforests
Cloud forests
Dry forests
Mangrove swamps
Beaches
Coral reefs
Cloud forest
High altitude rainforest
Mangrove swamp
Swamps on the coast
During which decade did Costa Rica's rapid deforestation begin?
1960s
Why did Costa Rica begin to experience rapid deforestation in the 1960s?
Cattle ranching, agricultural development
Between what years did Costa Rica experience one of the highest rates of deforestation?
1970-1990
How many hectares of the tropical rainforest in Costa Rica were cut down per year between 1970 and 1990?
32,000
How did the government help prevent deforestation? (3)
They established protected areas of the forest
They passed laws to stop deforestation
They played landowners to NOT turn it into farmland
Currently, how many national parks and nature reserves are there in Costa Rica?
28
Which percentage of Costa Rica's land area is protected?
24%
During which year did deforestation in Costa Rica peak?
1985
Agroforestery
Method of sustaining the rainforest
Trees and crops are grown together.
Selective logging
Method of sustaining the rainforest
Only trees above a certain height are cut down to ensure the height of the canopy is maintained
Afforestation
Method of sustaining the rainforest
Trees are planted to replace the primary forest that was lost
Disadvantages of afforestation (2)
Expensive
Lacks the biodiversity of the primary forest
Monitoring
Satellite technology and photos are used to ensure that no illegal activities are taking place and guidelines for sustainability are being followed
Mesoamerican Biological Corridor
A continuous wildlife corridor that connects isolated patched of forest
Why is the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor being built?
It encouraged animals (that would otherwise be trapped in isolated parts of the forest) to migrate
Ecotourism
Sustainable development that provides local employment while conserving the natural habitat
Ecotourism is on a relatively ___ scale
Small
In ecotourism, ifrastructure improvements benefit ___ ___ as well as tourists
local people
In ecotourism, ___ ___ are consulted about planned developments
Local people
Samasati
Ecotourism retreat, nature reserve
No ___ ___ was used in the construction of Samasati
Heavy machinery
Samasati only employs ___ ___
Local people
What is important about the colours of buildings in Samasati?
They blend in with the landscape
Where does drinking water come from in Samasati?
Natural springs
Where does the timber come from in Samasati?
An afforestation project
Where does water for showers and toilets come from in Samasati?
Rainwater
Where are buildings in Samasati built?
Between trees
Why are the buildings in Samasati built between trees in the forest?
So no old trees had to be destroyed
Why are buildings in Samasati built on stilts?
To reduce humidity and allow natural drainage
What kinds of soaps, detergents and shampoos are used at Samasati?
Biodegradable
Natural light reduces ___ ___ at Samasati
Energy use
Ecotourism activities at Samasati (7)
Bird watching
Canopy exploration (with a zip wire)
Horseback riding
Sea and river kayaking
Walking/hiking
White-water rafting
Yoga and meditation
White-water rafting
Canoeing on rapids
How does agroforestry benefit crops?
The leaf litter gives nutrients and the tall trees provide shelter