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Proyecto Campanario Biological conservation and research facilities Asociacion ANAI A non-profit volunteer organization: includes list of ecological conservation projects, ecotours; nature photos. Finca Loma Linda San Vito, Coto Brus, Puntarenas. Organization offers research, internships and community assistance with conservation, ecology, marketing and sustainable agricultural development. El Bosque Nuevo Organization using agro-forestry to preserve tropical rainforests. Describes project of sustainably harvesting butterfly pupae for sale to conservatories with pictures and descriptions of many tropical butterfly species. Volcanoes of Costa Rica General discussion of volcanic activity in the country, followed by a list of major structures, with photos and descriptions. Fundacion de Tierra Preservada (Foundation of Preserved Land) Non-profit, tax-exempt organization promoting the preservation of land in Costa Rica and elsewhere in Latin America, using donated funds, corporate sponsorship, and volunteers. Information in English and Spanish. La Gamba Field Station Research, teaching and education institution located on the edge of the Piedras Blancas National Park. Lists programs and publications, with information on visiting or donating. [English/German] The Cloudbridge Project A private nature reserve created to preserve biodiversity in the tropical cloud forest adjoining the Chirripó Pacifico river on the slopes of Mt. Chirripó. Describes site ecology and reforestation project. Centre for Land Use and Water Resources Research Project to study socio-economic impacts of land use and hydrological change in tropical montane cloud forest areas of the Lake Arenal watershed. Includes a list of the collaborating institutions and a photo gallery. Costa Rica Wildlife Information about various rainforest animals, earth science and literature. |
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