Objectives:
- Conserve the ecosystems, native species, and migratory
species found in the area and contribute to the improvement
of the local economy.
Description of the area where organization works:
ASODECC is based in the community
of Carbón 2 in Cahuita, in the Talamanca region of
Costa Rica. Within the country and internationally, Talamanca
is considered an important area for its biological wealth
and cultural diversity.
Talamanca includes
the protection of two national parks, Amistad International
Park – Caribbean and Cahuita National Park, and the conservation
units of Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve, Gandoca-Manzanillo
Wildlife Refuge, and three indigenous territories – Kekoldi,
Bri Bri, and Cabecar. Talamanca possesses one of the highest
rates of endemism in Costa Rica with approximately 185 species
of mammals, 141 of reptiles, 361 of birds, 60 of fish, and
more than 3 000 species of plants. The watersheds of the Sixaola,
La Estrella, Carbon, and Gandoca Rivers are also found in
this region.
This culturally
diverse area is home to the Bri Bri and Cabecar indigenous
groups, afro-Caribbeans, mestizos, Europeans, Nicaraguans,
and North Americans.
Situated in the
buffer zone of Cahuita National Park, Carbón 2 forms
a link to the Bri Bri indigenous territory. The area offers
the visitor magnificent scenery, spots for birdwatching and
viewing the flora and fauna, and provides an opportunity to
mingle with local residents.
Memberships:
A written request
with recommendations from two active members must be submitted
to the General Assembly for its consideration. Only individual
memberships are accepted.
Benefits
of membership:
Benefits derived
as an outcome of the projects.
Number
of members: 15
Projects:
-
Calateas
House
Summary: ASODECC aims to promote sustainable community development by focusing on alternative forest management, environmental education, organic farming, land purchase for conservation, and environmental services for forest conservation. ASODECC also works in rural community tourism.
Principal accomplishments:
- Created a private reserve of 84 hectares with bird observation
overlooks, hiking and horseback riding trails.
- Constructed a lodge that can accommodate up to 25 people.
- Conserved approximately 200 hectares of the surrounding
forest.
- Established a streamlined administration.
- Contributed to organic banana production in the community.
Volunteers:
Volunteers can help with research,
construction, and maintenance of the lodge.
English | Español
Back to Eco-Index
|
