Bio-diversity

The Associatio n Ecotur San Rafael ASECUSAR feature was originally founded in 1995 under the name of protection or the group of R n or Zapotal basin . Its main purpose was the search of resources for Acquiring land in the recharge areas of acu Zapotal sphere of RI and San Rafael , That communities in the San Pedro district of drinking water supply P rez Zeled n . In 2006 , the group or as Associatio n is reestructur Ecotur feature of the basin of the R or San Rafael ( ASECUSAR ) , replanting some of its Objectives and will Constitute legally Within the l line of ecotourism, With the prop of possibilities open to activities That generate resources for self - sustainability . As with c gland is Counted and People Have jur medical effects to self- manage projects and other Initiatives for Which legal backing is required. The organization is made up of 3 women and 8 men . San Rafael de San Pedro is a small community in the foothills of the massif of the Chirrip , Southeast of San Isidro de El General. The Associatio n Ecotur feature of the basin of the R or San Rafael ( ASECUSAR ) was born in 1995 as a group of people concerned or the n acerca protection and monitoring of forests cover That Represent the recharge zone and acu sphere of watersheds of the RI zapotal and San Rafael . Then the group is Assessed protection group of R n or Zapotal basin . Largely , this group was an arm of the Association n administrator of the Rural aqueduct from the District of San Pedro ( P rez Zeled n) ... In the 2006 , the Organization replanting some of its Objectives , originally oriented to the conservation n , Constitute and will legally Within the l line of ecotourism, With the prop of open possibilities to generate resources for activities That self - sustainability . As with c gland is Counted and People Have jur medical effects to self- manage projects and other Initiatives for Which legal backing is required. The organization is made up of 3 women and 8 men . One of his short- term goals is to Increase the amount the Member, so more people involved in. To Become Carried out the actions . In this way , is expected to Strengthen its social aspect and continue the struggle for the protection water in our communities. The Associatio n Ecotur feature San Rafael has the Following Carried out projects and Initiatives - the Center Cient fico Tropical AMISCONDE through the project . With this Support is Purchased land for the protection of waters . In all areas are bought 230 hectare (titled the same Already est n 41 ) , in its Greater than primary forests and some areas with naturally KeyCaps n that Have Been Gradually Recovering - the communal trust La Amistad ( FICACLAP ) , resources for two micro aport projects of rotulaci demarcaci n and n protection in the basin areas . - Recently the National Fund of forest financing ( FONAFIFO ) Also approved a project for payment of environmental services in the form of protection n of forest on an area of 22 hectares Belonging to the group areas - also is in tr n is limit to enter the Ecol blue flag logic program as a way to Reinforce and complement the actions of environmental orientation . You design an emblem or logo designed for the above dealer That essence of the Organization n water as source of life and development . As it is com n to so many others , in our community environmental usage models prevail That Proved to be unsustainable Eventually Because in essence do not respect the Natural Processes , que at the end of account n be the determinants for the survival of the human being . Within this landscape , one of the most important problems is the absence of sensitivity Widespread towards the protection of the resource and biodiversity drico h , weakness , que in turn influences the different facets of our society and That in short , is us , Toward a leading environmental and social crises as ever in the history of our species has-been given. This shortcoming Should be Attacked urgent Primarily through environmental education and Processes, but without leaving aside the search of well -being for people. That is our task : laying the foundations for a better future for the generations after us That eats . Achieving That goal requires a huge work and great sacrifices , but the initial seed , waiting our organization , Within the period of this project , Comply with five objectives: 1 - give permanent protection to the biodiversity of areas of recharge acu sphere of the aqueduct of the District 2 - n sensitize the population in the field of environment and sustainable production and use water rationally make the handle s mto Their waste and to environmental sustainability , guide your productive work. 3. Carry out incidence in the local rules of management of canon for investment in environmental improvements and 4 n - Strengthening coordinating work , alliances or agreements of collaboration

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