Bio-diversity

The objectives of the project are: 1. To protect the Aguacaliente Lagoon as a critical habitat for many species of wildlife and exotic animals therein, such as the tapir, gibnut, turtles, wild ducks, the jabiru stork and many species of fish and plants. 2. To promote environmental issues awareness through community workshops. 3. To promote community based eco-tourism for greater self sufficiency. 4. To refrain from slash and burn agriculture around the area of the lagoon, by introduction of sustainable agricultural practices.

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