Biological Corridors and CBR
by Hugo Santa Cruz, August 1, 2020
Biological corridors consist of continuous solid vegetation which ensures wildlife connectivity.
Biological corridors allow the flow of genes and species between ecosystems that have been fragmented. They provide pathways between protected areas, as well as between ecosystems and modified habitats, both rural and urban. The corridors are human friendly and promote investment in the sustainable use of biodiversity and conservation.
The Mesoamerican Biological Corridor (CBM) spans from southern Mexico to northern Colombia and includes the participation of ten countries. The focus of the CBM is to protect natural and cultural heritage, improve the quality of life of inhabitants, and increase the ability to adapt to climate change. Costa Rica has 44 smaller-scale biological corridors which are managed locally.
Santuario Macao is located in the Path of the Macaws Biological Corridor (Corridor Biologic Paso de las Lapas or CBPL). The CBPL in conjunction with Carara National Park, La Cangreja National Park, Castro Cervantes Wildlife Reserve, Cerros de Turrubares Protected Area, the Macao Santuario and several other private protected areas, work to restore connectivity to protected areas .
Our Current Restoration Project
The Center for Biodiversity Restoration is currently designing improvements to the corridor linking Carara National Park and Cangreja National Park. The plans include coordinating community sustainability goals, establishing a biodiversity baseline, reforestation, adding bird nest habitat, meliponias and school education programs. Strengthening this biological corridor will improve safer wildlife migration avenues, encourage community awareness and help restore our biodiversity. We encourage you to participate and help this project move forward by visiting our Donate page.
Sustainable systems can be designed to fit local needs without degrading the capacity of the natural heritage. Community involvement and education are key to making these projects successful. We offer various education programs that strengthen local knowledge and add technical expertise.
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Familia de Santuario Macao
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