Wildlife
What does it refer as "Wildlife"?
Wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.
What does SIREFOR stand for?
The SIREFOR is the Information System of Forest Resources of Costa Rica.
How many conservation areas are there in Costa Rica?
There are 11 conservation areas.
Which governmental unit is in charge of the management of officially established protected areas?
It is a continental, marine-coastal and island delimited Territory.
What are three human actions that have caused the decline in populations of many species to levels that make threaten their survival?
The destruction of habitat by deforestation, poaching, the indiscriminately use of pesticides, illegal pet trade and the lack of values of Wildlife.
What effects do forest fires have?
Soil, human health, quality and availability of water.
Which conservation area is of great importance for the Northern Zone in hydropower production and human consumption?
Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area (ACAHN).
How can Protected Wildlife Areas be defined?
"Delimited geographical space, officially declared and designated to a management category by virtue of its natural, cultural and / or economic importance, to fulfill with certain objectives of conservation and management".
What is the purpose of a biological corridor?
Its purpose is to provide connectivity between protected wild areas, as well as between landscapes, ecosystems and habitats, natural or modified.
What percentage is given to Costa Rica worlwide in terms of natural wealth?
Costa Rica has a great natural wealth, about 5% of the species described worldwide.
What is the objective of National Fire Management Strategy?
Contribute to the establishment and implementation of interagency fire management programs.
Which conservation area make up almost entirely of the Central Volcanic Range?
Central Conservation Area (ACC).
What are three main functions of the SINAC?
The functions are designing, updating, monitoring, policies and plans for its implementation in terrestrial and marine Protected Wildlife Areas.
How many biological corridors do Costa Rica have?
Costa Rica has 44 biological corridors, which represents about 33% of the continental territory.
TRUE OR FALSE: The águila harpía (harpy eagle) became extinct in the country.
True.
How many forest areas are classified in Costa Rica?
There are 53 classified forest areas in Costa Rica.
Which conservation area was declared by UNESCO as a Natural Heritage Site of Humanity?
Cocos Marine Conservation Area (ACMC).
What are three categories of management prevailing until now in the country?
a) Forest Reserves.
b) Protected Zones.
c) National Parks.
How do you think biological corridors affect the locals?
Free response.
What does the Law of Conservation of Wildlife aim?
It aims to preserve, protect and control the wildlife of Costa Rica.
How can it be prevented and reduced environmental crimes?
Proper planning of tasks, strengthening the management capacity of conservation areas, as well as the various actors that in some way are integrated into control and protection processes.
Which conservation area is in charge for the conservation and protection of the middle and lower basin of the Tempisque river and some hills and mountains of the Nicoya Peninsula?
Tempisque Conservation Area (ACT).
Which three places have international declaration in Costa Rica?
What are some positive consequences of biological corridors?
It protects landscapes and key habitats for the conservation of tropical biodiversity.