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Mitigating Environmental Threats to La Amistad International Park (Costa Rica) by Strengthening Park Protection
Grantee Name: 
Fundación de Parques Nacionales
HOTSPOT
Mesoamerica
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$140,580
DATES
Apr 2005
-
Jul 2007
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mesoamerica
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$140,580
DATES
Apr 2005
-
Jul 2007

Complement efforts by the Costa Rican park service to mitigate threats from forest fires and hunting in critical sectors of La Amistad International Park. Build local capacity for fire control and prevention, establish community park protection committees in indigenous and non-indigenous areas, and monitor key threats in the park.

Strategic Direction: 4 Support improved management of key protected areas