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Forest Evolution in Costa Rica
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Forest Evolution in Costa Rica
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Today Costa Rica is a pioneer in
reforestation forest management forest protection policies
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1950 and 1987 1950 and 1987 but between but between
Costa Rica underwent rapid and widespread deforestation but between 1950 and 1987 Costa Rica underwent rapid and widespread deforestation
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Falling from 75% forest cover to 21% at its lowest point.
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2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 forest 75%
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2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 forest 72%
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2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 forest 53%
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2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 forest 31%
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2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 forest 26%
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2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 forest 21%
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KEY FACTORS INFLUENCING DEFORESTATION
Logging Lenient laws on land and amendments to forestry law makes it easy to obtain logging concessions as owners exploit the land to maximise income. Cattle Ranching Since the 1950s, approximately 60% of Costa Rica has been cleared to make room for cattle ranching. The problem was worsened because during the 1960s, the US offered Costa Rican cattle ranchers millions of dollars in loans to produce beef Today Costa Rica is a pioneer in reforestation forest management forest protection policies. Banana Plantations Banana plantations also contribute to the shrinking of the Costa Rican wilderness; in particular, the ultra-diverse lowland rainforest. They now cover 130,000 acres of previously forested land, primarily in the Atlantic and Northern regions. Population Growth While the large companies get bigger and bigger, the small farmers are forced to vie for scraps, parcels of land that are unsuitable for agriculture, usually on steep hillsides. Costa Rica's population explosion will only prove to exacerbate the problem.
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KEY FACTORS INFLUENCING DEFORESTATION
Logging Lenient laws on land and amendments to forestry law makes it easy to obtain logging concessions as owners exploit the land to maximise income. Cattle Ranching Since the 1950s, approximately 60% of Costa Rica has been cleared to make room for cattle ranching. The problem was worsened because during the 1960s, the US offered Costa Rican cattle ranchers millions of dollars in loans to produce beef Today Costa Rica is a pioneer in reforestation forest management forest protection policies. Banana plantations also contribute to the shrinking of the Costa Rican wilderness; in particular, the ultra-diverse lowland rainforest. They now cover 130,000 acres of previously forested land, primarily in the Atlantic and Northern regions. Banana Plantations While the large companies get bigger and bigger, the small farmers are forced to vie for scraps, parcels of land that are unsuitable for agriculture, usually on steep hillsides. Costa Rica's population explosion will only prove to exacerbate the problem. Population Growth
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KEY FACTORS INFLUENCING DEFORESTATION
Cattle Ranching Since the 1950s, approximately 60% of Costa Rica has been cleared to make room for cattle ranching. The problem was worsened because during the 1960s, the US offered Costa Rican cattle ranchers millions of dollars in loans to produce beef. Logging Lenient laws on land and amendments to forestry law makes it easy to obtain logging concessions as owners exploit the land to maximise income. Today Costa Rica is a pioneer in reforestation forest management forest protection policies. Banana plantations also contribute to the shrinking of the Costa Rican wilderness; in particular, the ultra-diverse lowland rainforest. They now cover 130,000 acres of previously forested land, primarily in the Atlantic and Northern regions. Banana Plantations While the large companies get bigger and bigger, the small farmers are forced to vie for scraps, parcels of land that are unsuitable for agriculture, usually on steep hillsides. Costa Rica's population explosion will only prove to exacerbate the problem. Population Growth
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KEY FACTORS INFLUENCING DEFORESTATION
Banana Plantations Banana plantations also contribute to the shrinking of the Costa Rican wilderness; in particular, the ultra-diverse lowland rainforest. They now cover 130,000 acres of previously forested land, primarily in the Atlantic and Northern regions. Logging Lenient laws on land and amendments to forestry law makes it easy to obtain logging concessions as owners exploit the land to maximise income. Cattle Ranching Since the 1950s, approximately 60% of Costa Rica has been cleared to make room for cattle ranching. The problem was worsened because during the 1960s, the US offered Costa Rican cattle ranchers millions of dollars in loans to produce beef. Today Costa Rica is a pioneer in reforestation forest management forest protection policies. While the large companies get bigger and bigger, the small farmers are forced to vie for scraps, parcels of land that are unsuitable for agriculture, usually on steep hillsides. Costa Rica's population explosion will only prove to exacerbate the problem. Population Growth
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KEY FACTORS INFLUENCING DEFORESTATION
Population Growth While large companies get bigger, small farmers are forced to vie for parcels of land that are unsuitable for agriculture, usually on steep hillsides. Costa Rica's population explosion will only prove to exacerbate the problem. Logging Lenient laws on land and amendments to forestry law makes it easy to obtain logging concessions as owners exploit the land to maximise income. Cattle Ranching Since the 1950s, approximately 60% of Costa Rica has been cleared to make room for cattle ranching. The problem was worsened because during the 1960s, the US offered Costa Rican cattle ranchers millions of dollars in loans to produce beef. Today Costa Rica is a pioneer in reforestation forest management forest protection policies. Banana Plantations Banana plantations also contribute to the shrinking of the Costa Rican wilderness; in particular, the ultra-diverse lowland rainforest. They now cover 130,000 acres of previously forested land, primarily in the Atlantic and Northern regions.
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2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 forest In the next 27 years, however, tree planting and forest conservation activities have managed to reclaim 26.3% of the lost forest areas. 21%
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2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 forest 42%
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forest 2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940 47%
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forest 51% 2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940
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forest 52% 2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940
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forest 52% 2010 2005 2000 1997 1987 1983 1977 1961 1950 1940
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REFORESTATION PROGRAMME
KEY REFORESTATION STRATEGIES The Costa Rican Office of Joint Implementation established to trade carbon emissions in the international market. BRAIN 4 5 Costa Rica has delegated much responsibility for forest management and conservation to private landowners. IDEAS The Natural Resources Administration has merged the administration of forest and protected area activities into one unified organization. 3 Legislation has been passed to protect the forests, including the Environment Law, the Biodiversity Law, and the Forest Law. 6 REFORESTATION PROGRAMME Developed a National System of Protected Areas that has a minimum of infrastructure and an institutional presence in each region of the country. . 2 The "polluters pay" principle was introduced through a tax on fossil fuels to pay for environmental services. 7 The National Forest Fund established to handle financial issues for forests and natural resources. 1 8 Many efforts have been made to protect biodiversity and generate income from it.
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CURRENT COSTA RICAN SPECIES
BIODIVERSITY Biodiversity 8
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CURRENT COSTA RICAN SPECIES
BIODIVERSITY
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COSTA RICAN SPECIES BIODIVERSITY 12000 Plant species
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COSTA RICAN SPECIES BIODIVERSITY 12000 1239 Butterflies Plant species
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BIODIVERSITY COSTA RICAN SPECIES 1239 838 Butterflies Plant species
12000 1239 838 Butterflies Plant species Birds
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BIODIVERSITY COSTA RICAN SPECIES 1239 838 440 Amphibians & Reptiles
12000 1239 838 440 Amphibians & Reptiles Butterflies Plant species Birds
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BIODIVERSITY COSTA RICAN SPECIES 1239 838 440 232
12000 1239 838 440 232 Amphibians & Reptiles Butterflies Plant species Birds Mammals
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BIODIVERSITY The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
COSTA RICAN SPECIES BIODIVERSITY 12000 1239 The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is now. CHINESE PROVERB 838 440 232 Amphibians & Reptiles Butterflies Plant species Birds Mammals
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BIODIVERSITY "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
COSTA RICAN SPECIES BIODIVERSITY 12000 1239 "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is now.“ CHINESE PROVERB 838 PowerPoint Alabaster Green 440 Music BenSound 232 References Amphibians & Reptiles Butterflies Plant species Birds Mammals
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