
The story of Costa Rica’s efforts to preserve its rich biodiversity.

Answer to Problem 1CR
The government of Costa Rica maintained its biodiversity with the help of people in Costa Rica. The government removed subsidies for the conversion of forestland to rangeland to reduce deforestation, and it paid landowners for reforestation. It also developed natural reserves and conservation areas with the help of indigenous people to maintain the diversity of the forests.
Explanation of Solution
Costa Rica has one of the largest biodiversity in the world. It is situated in a tropical location between two oceans and has both coastal and mountainous regions. The area consists of around 500,000 plant and animal species, and it has established a system of nature reserves and national parks to maintain its biodiversity.
The environment of Costa Rica is preserved by devoting a large proportion of its land to biodiversity, which is the largest in the world. The government of Costa Rica provides subsidies to those who plant trees and preserves forests. It also provides financial support to people for maintaining and restoring tree covers. It helped in increasing the forest area of the country from 20% to 50% in the last three years.
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