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In 1991 a group of 15 neighbors from
the community of Palmichal of Acosta and other surrounding
communities organized to protect the forrest of the
Basin Nacientes Palmichal formed by the Negro
and Tabarcia Rivers and to teach the population conservation
and protection habists. With the Ecology
Week celebration it started our work of enviromental
education with kids and teachers through festivals,
forums and other activities.
Thanks to the support of Beneficio
Palmichal Company related to Neumann Kaffee Gruppe
an the Hanseatiesche Nature Umwelt-initiative with
main branch in Hamburg, Germany, the association was
able to acquire 42 hectares, at 1500 above sea level
including primary forest. This area used to be exploited
for cattle farming, and currently is used for water
production, refuge of flora and fauna and will be
declared the first Natural Monument of this country,
managed by the local government of Acosta, the Eviromente
Ministry and the community.
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The Association
ADESSARU, that currently has more than 50 associates,
formulated a plan for sustainable development of the
basin, thanks to the guidance of IICA (Instituto Interamericano
de Cooperación para la Agricultura) along with
the local governments of Acosta, Puriscal y Mora and
public and private institutions. It is very importante
as an community experience cooperation in an area that’s
home to more than 40 thousand. Currently there are programs
in place for adequate use of soil, production of water,
environmental education. (environmental education)
For the contruction of the environmental school have
been funds available from the Small Donations Program
of PNUD and the JAVA Trading Company.
ADESSARU’s goal is to turn this basin
in an open environmental classroom, where kids, students,
teachers and neighbors can learn about sustainable and
adequate use of natural resources, get to know conservationalist
practices and share through agroecologic tourism the
resources of the basin.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and share the multiple cultures
of Rural San Jose where the Huetar ethnic group and
the rest of the population live side by side sharing
traditions. |
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