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What was the percentage of forest cover in Costa Rica before the 1980s?
What was the percentage of forest cover in Costa Rica before the 1980s?
Costa Rica aims to increase its deforestation rate by 2030.
Costa Rica aims to increase its deforestation rate by 2030.
False
What percentage of Costa Rica is currently covered by rainforests?
What percentage of Costa Rica is currently covered by rainforests?
60%
Costa Rica has implemented various forest management measures to allow their rainforests to __________.
Costa Rica has implemented various forest management measures to allow their rainforests to __________.
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Match the following conservation targets of Costa Rica with their objectives:
Match the following conservation targets of Costa Rica with their objectives:
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What percentage of Costa Rica's land is designated as protected areas?
What percentage of Costa Rica's land is designated as protected areas?
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Ecotourism accounts for about 8.5% of Costa Rica's GDP.
Ecotourism accounts for about 8.5% of Costa Rica's GDP.
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What is one benefit of ecotourism for local communities in Costa Rica?
What is one benefit of ecotourism for local communities in Costa Rica?
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The major activity in Costa Rica's tourism industry is __________.
The major activity in Costa Rica's tourism industry is __________.
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What program did Costa Rica receive funds from in 2020?
What program did Costa Rica receive funds from in 2020?
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Match the following forest management measures in Costa Rica:
Match the following forest management measures in Costa Rica:
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Costa Rica has planted over 3 million trees as part of its conservation efforts.
Costa Rica has planted over 3 million trees as part of its conservation efforts.
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What was the amount of debt written off through the 'debt-for-nature swap' in the 2010s?
What was the amount of debt written off through the 'debt-for-nature swap' in the 2010s?
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The _____ Law was passed in 1996 to regulate the use of forest resources.
The _____ Law was passed in 1996 to regulate the use of forest resources.
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Match the following conservation measures with their descriptions:
Match the following conservation measures with their descriptions:
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What is one of the main goals of the law mentioned?
What is one of the main goals of the law mentioned?
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Costa Rica has established a regional forest stewardship standard on its own, without collaboration.
Costa Rica has established a regional forest stewardship standard on its own, without collaboration.
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What payment system is used to reduce poverty in rural areas in Costa Rica?
What payment system is used to reduce poverty in rural areas in Costa Rica?
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The _______ Stewardship Council provides a seal of approval for forest products that meet certain standards.
The _______ Stewardship Council provides a seal of approval for forest products that meet certain standards.
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Match the following benefits and problems/limitations of the forest management measures in Costa Rica:
Match the following benefits and problems/limitations of the forest management measures in Costa Rica:
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Study Notes
Sustainable Forest Management in Costa Rica
- Costa Rica, known for its lush rainforests, faced significant deforestation before the 1980s.
- Forest cover decreased to a low of 21% in the 1980s.
- Since then, Costa Rica implemented measures to reverse deforestation and promote rainforest regeneration.
- Currently, about 60% (3.1 million hectares) of Costa Rica is covered by rainforest.
Forest Management Goals
- Costa Rica aims to maintain or increase its 60% forest cover by 2030, including secondary forests.
- The goal is to achieve zero deforestation.
- Agroforestry and silvopasture (combining tree growing and animal grazing) are to be increased.
Protected Areas
- Approximately 30% of Costa Rica's land is designated as protected areas.
- Over 30 national parks and nature reserves have been established.
Ecotourism
- Ecotourism is a major contributor to Costa Rica's GDP (8.5% in 2019).
- This sector provides employment for over 200,000 people.
- Local and native communities are involved in guided tours, promoting quality of life improvements.
Community Participation
- Community-based forest management is practiced.
- Local and native communities are involved in planning, managing, and patrolling the rainforests.
- Sustainable forest management practices are implemented.
Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES)
- Launched in 1997, PES provides financial incentives to landowners for protecting and regenerating forests.
- Landowners are paid to preserve trees, restore deforested land, and plant certain species.
- The program has invested over US$520 million, protecting more than a million hectares of forest and planting over 7 million trees.
Funding and Laws
- PES and other conservation measures receive funding from international donations, carbon trading, and fossil fuel taxes.
- The Forest Law (1996) regulates forest resource use and criminalizes illegal deforestation.
- Biodiversity Law (1998) aims to protect biodiversity and promote the sustainable use of resources.
- Recent efforts include debt-for-nature swaps with the US government to reduce conservation debt.
Eco-certification
- Costa Rica has established a regional forest stewardship standard with other Central American countries.
- The standard is recognized by the Forest Stewardship Council.
- Forest products that meet the standard receive a seal of approval.
Pros and Cons of Measures
- Benefits: preserves rainforests, promotes ecotourism, supports local livelihoods, preserves culture/native peoples.
- Problems/limitations: lower economic returns compared to other industries, high monitoring/management, costs, potential for corruption impacting funding.
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This quiz explores the significant changes in forest cover in Costa Rica from the 1980s to the present day. It discusses the country's goals for forest management, including zero deforestation and the promotion of agroforestry. Additionally, the impact of ecotourism on the economy and the establishment of protected areas are highlighted.
