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Author : Mario A. Boza
Publisher : Incafo
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : National parks and reserves
ISBN : 8489127107
Author : Gregory Basco,Robin Kazmier
Publisher : Comstock Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : National parks and reserves
ISBN : 0801454018
"This book features photographs of, and information about, Costa Rica's network of national parks, which are designed to protect pieces of every type of ecosystem in the country"--
Author : Sterling Evans
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292789289
With over 25 percent of its land set aside in national parks and other protected areas, Costa Rica is renowned worldwide as "the green republic." In this very readable history of conservation in Costa Rica, Sterling Evans explores the establishment of the country's national park system as a response to the rapid destruction of its tropical ecosystems due to the expansion of export-related agriculture. Drawing on interviews with key players in the conservation movement, as well as archival research, Evans traces the emergence of a conservation ethic among Costa Ricans and the tangible forms it has taken. In Part I, he describes the development of the national park system and "the grand contradiction" that conservation occurred simultaneously with massive deforestation in unprotected areas. In Part II, he examines other aspects of Costa Rica's conservation experience, including the important roles played by environmental education and nongovernmental organizations, campesino and indigenous movements, ecotourism, and the work of the National Biodiversity Institute.
Author : Paul F. J. Eagles,Stephen F. McCool,Christopher D. Haynes,United Nations Environment Programme,World Tourism Organization
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Ecotourism
ISBN : 9782831706481
This report tells how to ensure that tourism follows a sustainable path and that it contributes to the sustainable management of protected areas. Guidelines are presented to help readers understand protected area tourism and its management, and practical suggestions are based on theory and practice from around the world. Coverage includes biodiversity and conservation, planning for protected area tourism, culturally sensitive design and operation, visitor management, and human resources. There is no subject index. Eagles teaches at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Author : Kléber Bertrand Ghimire,Michel P. Pimbert
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Cambio social
ISBN : 1853834106
First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : IUCN Commission on National Parks and Protected Areas. Working Session
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : OCLC:858891358
Author : Joseph Franke
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0898865603
Unspoiled beaches, tropical jungles, volcanic mountains, exotic wildlife-Costa Rica's natural areas and preserves offer remarkable geographical and biological diversity for adventure-loving travelers. With complete profiles of forty accessible parks and preserves, including five newly protected areas, this book guides visitors through the unique terrain, and discusses each area's climate, flora, and fauna. Whether you are a hiker seeking a panoramic view from a volcanic summit, a kayaker longing to glide downriver under a jungle canopy, or a naturalist eager to observe an incredible array of exotic wildlife, this guide is the key to exploring Costa Rica's best natural areas with an emphasis on environmental awareness. Explorers will find descriptions of hikes, nature walks, and water trails, plus information on each park's facilities, attractions, and history. Hikes range from short walks to extended backpacking trips, and a complete planning section details when to go, what to expect, what to bring, and health precautions.
Author : Rodríguez Cervantes Rodríguez C.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Agriculture and state
ISBN : WISC:89048821318
Author : Krishna B. Ghimire,Michael P. Pimbert
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781134177820
Protected areas and conservation policies ore usually established with only local nature and wildlife in mind. Yet they con have far reaching consequences for local populations, often undermining their access to resources and their livelihoods. This book is the first comprehensive discussion of the social consequences of protected area schemes and conservation policies. Drawing on case studies from North America, Europe, Asia, Central America and Africa, it critically reviews current trends in protected area management, and shows how local people have been affected in terms of their customary rights, livelihoods, wellbeing and social cohesion. The loss of secure livelihoods ultimately threatens conservation, as poverty and environmental degradation intensify in and around protected areas. The leading authorities who have contributed to this ground breaking volume argue for a thorough overhaul of conservation thinking and practice.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465432681
The DK Eyewitness Costa Rica Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Costa Rica effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Costa Rica Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you. Now available in PDF format.
Author : Joseph Franke
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781594854354
* Color photographs and overview map * Compact, portable format * Handy trip-finder with categories such as snorkeling/scuba, multi-day backpacking, sea kayaking, indigenous culture, and archeological/historical interest Costa Rica is famous for its incredible biodiversity, which draws naturalists, explorers, and hikers from every corner of the globe. With complete profiles of forty-six accessible parks and preserves, including five newly protected areas, Costa Rica's National Parks and Preserves, 3rd Ed. guides visitors through this unique, exotic terrain. Explorers will find descriptions of hikes, nature walks, and water trails, plus information on each park's facilities, attractions, and history. Thoroughly updated, sidebars on flora and fauna are new to this edition, accompanied by beautiful illustrations to help readers identify different species. A complete planning section details when to go, what to expect, what to bring, and what health precautions to take.
Author : Katrina Brandon,Kent H. Redford,Steven Sanderson
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1597269182
Using the experience of the Parks in Peril program -- a wide-ranging project instituted by The Nature Conservancy and its partner organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean to foster better park management -- this book presents a broad analysis of current trends in park management and the implications for biodiversity conservation. It examines the context of current park management and challenges many commonly held views from social, political, and ecological perspectives. The book argues that: biodiversity conservation is inherently political sustainable use has limitations as a primary tool for biodiversity conservation effective park protection requires understanding the social context at varying scales of analysis actions to protect parks need a level of conceptual rigor that has been absent from recent programs built around slogans and stereotypesNine case studies highlight the interaction of ecosystems, local peoples, and policy in park management, and describe the context of field-based conservation from the perspective of those actually implementing the programs. Parks in Peril builds from the case studies and specific park-level concerns to a synthesis of findings from the sites. The editors draw on the case studies to challenge popular conceptions about parks and describe future directions that can ensure long-term biodiversity conservation.Throughout, contributors argue that protected areas are extremely important for the protection of biodiversity, yet such areas cannot be expected to serve as the sole means of biodiversity conservation. Requiring them to carry the entire burden of conservation is a recipe for ecological and social disaster.
Author : Nigel Dudley
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782831710860
IUCN's Protected Areas Management Categories, which classify protected areas according to their management objectives, are today accepted as the benchmark for defining, recording, and classifying protected areas. They are recognized by international bodies such as the United Nations as well as many national governments. As a result, they are increasingly being incorporated into government legislation. These guidelines provide as much clarity as possible regarding the meaning and application of the Categories. They describe the definition of the Categories and discuss application in particular biomes and management approaches.
Author : Gordon W. Frankie,Alfonso Mata,S. Bradleigh Vinson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520241039
Annotation A collection of papers regarding the conservation of Costa Rica's tropical dry forest, which is disappearing more rapidly than its rain forest, due to ease of conversion to agriculture.
Author : Ignacio Jiménez
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781642832464
For most, “conservation” conjures the notion of minimizing human presence on wildlands to avoid harmful impacts. But too often, this defensive approach has pitted local communities against conservationists, wasting opportunities for collaboration and setting the stage for ongoing conflict. One conservation approach turns that paradigm on its head, and instead connects conservation with the well-being of human communities, setting both up for success. Called “Full Nature,” this approach—pioneered by conservationist Ignacio Jiménez—seeks to promote fully functional natural landscapes that are tied to the basic needs of the communities in their midst. They become a self-sustaining cycle, where nature and people are integrated ecologically, socially, and politically. Effective Conservation is based on Jiménez’s experience managing conservation projects on three continents over thirty years. Jiménez offers a pragmatic approach to conservation that puts the focus on working with people—neighbors, governments, politicians, businesses, media—to ensure they have a long-term stake in protecting and restoring parks and wildlife. Jiménez guides readers through the practical considerations of designing, analyzing, and managing effective conservation programs. Chapters explore intelligence gathering, communication, planning, conflict management, and evaluation techniques, and include numerous text boxes showcasing examples of successful conservation projects from all continents. A companion website (islandpress.org/effective-conservation) includes additional case studies, expanded texts, and links to additional resources. This highly readable manual, newly translated into English after successful Spanish and Portuguese editions, provides a groundbreaking and time-proven formula for successful conservation projects around the world that bring together parks, people, and nature.