Bio-diversity

This group is formed in order to promote the participation of the population and especially producers from surrounding communities . The work done is the planning , coordination and execution of programs to develop the forestry , agricultural , social and environmental education sector to improve the living standards of members and their families , as well as better management of natural resources in an area very close to La Amistad International Park. Every year the Association of Producers The Chirrip performed during the week of the environment, an environmental festival, this project involves n celebration of the VIII Festival with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park commemorates Chirrip . The date of the activity will be the d as 26 and August 27, 2000 The project objectives are: - . Achieving a change of attitude in the community ( or os- adult ) on the coexistence of man with protected areas and rational use of natural resources . - Strengthen the process of environmental education through an activity that demonstrates the knowledge acquired through the a you on environmental issues . - Encourage or you and the community in general the values and importance of the Chirripo National Park . - Strengthen the host organization ( APECH ) in the environmental area , projection and resource management .

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