Bio-diversity

The Organic Producers Association of Base Stone of San Rafael North P rez Zeled n , was created jur ically in the year 2004 , however , its performance as a group actually start in 2002. Prop critical site was potentiate the development org nica of agriculture and all its principles ; adem s foster family uni n and n womens participation , or be in the production YOUNG j n org nica to enjoy a promising future. In the Cant n n P rez Zeled as in other regions of the pa s , the cultivation of coffee is position as the main activity carried out by the peasants. With ca da in international coffee prices , the quality of life of these people disminuy causing a number of social problems such as unemployment, family disintegration MIGRATION ny n . Adem s , cause an increase in the infringement of environmental crimes as n n extraction of wildlife, illegal logging and cacer a. The mechanics Org Producers Association of Base Stone , has been developing and ms of six years draft production ny org nico coffee processing . Today gives order to strengthen this process , the Association plans to implement the project Improvement of APROBAP Profit Org unique because with this project , the organization achieved increasing the area of land devoted to coffee production org nica , thank you counting with installed capacity to process larger quantities of coffee capacity. With this pr Practice is achieved agroqu decrease the amount of monkeys used in the traditional culture , and thus give a great contribution to the Conservation of mammals acu coats highland Valley General , whence the water used by all residents of San Isidro de El General. This organization is formed jur ically in the year 2004 , and will integrate small and medium producers org mechanics , whose principal activity is the cultivation of coffee . With the prop sito strengthen this process , the Association identifies various funding sources to provide sustainability to the project. On this occasion n , Peque Program Grants as GEF , has been identified as a potential partner for the execution of the project: Improvement of APROBAP nico Profit Org . With the development of this proposal is to solve one of the most important needs of the organization : The amount required for the realization of the project n is accurate 12,642,650 colones which prompted the SGP / UNDP GEF the sum of 10.1 million colones , providing the community with a counterparty 2,542,650 colones. As expected results , due to the implementation of project, the community hopes to increase the area of land devoted to coffee production org nica , as they have a higher capacity in the processing plant . Reduce the use of agroqu monkeys, which contaminate aquifers acu coats highland ny P rez Zeled generate additional direct income for participating families , as well as indirect dem s for people in the community and s pa as the product of agro ecotourism. Adem s , n will be obtained other benefits such as access to training programs , support, strengthening communal relationship n , greater environmental awareness , decreased n of environmental crimes , generating this result primordial quality of life. N To ensure the realization of the proposal, APROBAP has a very strong internal organization , which has already had experience in the management of resources from other donors. Tambi n among its partners have succeeded in defining the responsibilities of each to as to start the project. The organization is currently made up of members, of which 4 are women, 9 men and 32 years or younger to 12 years of age. Members residing in the communities of P bouquet, San Isidro , La Ese, Berl ny Creeks , all the cant Zeled n n P rez , San Jose province . These communities are located in the buffer areas of the Massif de la Muerte National Park , National Park Chirrip . The finances of the organization come from two main sources , first by percentage from the sale of coffee , the second on financing from banks and the third on unpaid projects , ie donations. APROBAP has the certification of coffee n org nico from the 2002 vintage 2003 awarded by the Bureau of Eco LOGIC certification n . Adem s , the coffee is sold under the label of Fair Trade or Fair Trade certification na you tube access the Producers Alliance for Families Association Org Nicas of Costa Rica , and that when one member APROBAP groups have the right to seal. The organization and community ties remain constant cooperation with various agencies n , p Republics institutions , private , that support the Association facilit Ndole training , assistance technique t , cr dito , grants, and other services. Highlighted in these organizations Corporaci n Costarricense Education for Development ( CEDECO ) ICAFE , MAG , CNP and MINAE . These v nculos are maintained by the communal organization of these communities and the fact located in buffer zones of protected wilderness areas . The project aims to : Incorporate 10 coffee producing families org nico and other products. Increase n organic production area , as well as the area of 30 hect reforestaci n areas. Increase installed capacity beneficiation galleries n h Mede, so that you can give proper handling of the product at this stage. The purchase of computer equipment to process b music org nico coffee produced by small and medium producers will . N The construction of solar dryers with a cement floor to give the required point of moisture in the caf . The construction of a galleries n n

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