$1 Million for Ecology
The Pax Natura
Foundation, with
headquarters in the
United States, donated
us$1 million that the
Government of Costa Rica
will use in the payment
of environmental
services provided by
people and companies who
protect 12,000 hectares
(29,652 acres) of
forests.
The payment is a
financial aid that the
State provides to the
owners of forested land
who protect it and
improve the environment.
The Pax Natura
Foundation announced
that its aid will extend
for 10 years and that
the overall amount will
reach us$9 million.
An official said that
this aid means
preventing the
deforestation of 3,680
hectares (9,093 acres). |
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