Bio-diversity

The coastal zone of the Gulf of Nicoya is a policy area highly problem due to increased extraction of n own natural resources in the area, no alternative production n , while suffering from an increase in the population n . Over the past years to various government institutions have tried to generate actions to promote active participation of n women, feasible and profitable activities , however the support econ mico serve as base capital to drive the execution of n is necessary productive ideas to improve the quality of life of womens groups in the coastal zone of the Gulf, particularly the Isla de Chira , in turn integrate real and effectively as agents of conservation strategies n the coastal and marine environment socio- nomic development of the region n . The actions to be taken to address this problem is n tica by developing joint actions to the sustainable use of mangrove resources and pianguas to trav s their exclusive use for the purposes of rural responsible tourism as a way to supplement income family econ monkeys, and in turn, promote conservation n of mangrove resources . In this regard, it is important that the organization has adequate n order to meet and guide tourists through the mangroves capabilities , strengthening right now soda and respective accessories and household items to give good service n alimentation , as the organization n has the capacity to transport tourists to the mangrove as requiring only small repairs on the boat and , when n is a number greater than the capacity of the vessels that we own , rent service in the area. It is expected to run the conditioning component in six months and component development TRAINING ny tur stico in a project or . In January of the year 2000 Program Grants Peque firm as an agreement with the Association of Women n Chira Island for the execution of a project n ten to two main objectives: ( a) Establish a bank in the mangrove pianguas expensive J and ( b ) Create a company focused on developing sustainable tourism in the island the project was divided into two components: one oriented culture pianguas and their sustainable use and the other for the development of ecotourism activity based on the esc unique beauty and natural and cultural attractions of the Island of Chira . The ecotourism component gave rise to a new association n : n the Ladies Association Statistics Ecotur Chira Island , and to date has developed infrastructure hosting and alimentation n , trails, boat transportation , and have attended numerous groups visitor . One can say that this has developed a new alternative econ mica on the island and is already generating income n moving towards sustainability as tur service appliances . Component : Sustainable use of mangrove developme order to make a more rational and sustainable utilization of mangrove resources . The traditional way of extracting piangua is quite intensively and lacking management plans , which threatens the sustainability of the resource itself . The project is busc transform this extractive activity on a planned production activity and is not a threat to the resource. To do this several plots where pianguas of small size or seeded oy are grown , to extract only those that reach a size or adult is demarcated . This allowed their reproduction ny growth of populations of these molluscs . This component pianguas culture , have reached the following results with the support of the National University, permits use of the MINAE for the utilization of mangrove were obtained. Were defined and demarcated plots for planting the plots were seeded pianguas and surveillance gave them, extracting only for marketing of n which reach the size or adult . They form a group of certific and COVIRENAS ( s Vigilance Committee on Natural Resources) for the protection of the mangrove resource n . Was constructed and equip the gathering and attachments for a small soda were purchased to provide alimentation n service , offering piangua its main products. N The organization acquired its own resources in the field and relied on the financial support of the alliance FUNDECOOPERACI N -IMAS , for the construction of salt n n rooms, a cooling chamber c , two outboard motors of 3.5 and 25hp . , a microwave and a sealing bags . Adem s , a small panga ay a boat with materials provided by the partnership to trav s of a course taught by the INA was constructed . Therefore, some of the associates have lost any record since has not been achieved direct support for the proposed service tourist appliances, 4 keep the organization n in operation n , taking control over one of the areas of mangrove assigned and sometimes the tour is done by the mangrove , carrying tourists to view or participate in the extraction of n pianguas , sometimes coordinated with n also Draft n the Association of the Ladies of Chira . Three are studying and the other remaining , na is waiting for resources to rejoin the project. At present, n soda also are seen in the center of the population n of San Antonio de Chira Island , making it easy to turn the surround to the large estuaries , which can make the tour of the mangrove easier access . For his part, is actively involved in the definition process for operation ny n tur guitar route and direct contact with the shellfish laboratory at the National University remains at trav s Gulf program to be part of the first organizations working in the repopulation of pianguas mangroves when the seed for a trav s laboratory

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