Reforestation of Costa Rica's urban riverbanks
Organization information
Fundacion Rutas Naturbanas
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Summary
Rehabilitate the biological corridor of 2.9 hectares of the banks of the Torres River in the first kilometer of the routes, by planting of 680 individuals of 49 different native, endangered and endemic species and elimination of the invasive genus called elephant grass that is inhibiting the growth of the native species in an area of 4000 m2/43000 ft2. A total requirement of 200 citizen volunteers from the communities is estimated, during 9 months.
Project locations
Costa Rica