1. F U N D A C I Ó N
Para la Cooperación y Desarrollo
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* Cédula Jurídica No. 3-006-250103 *
T o B e C l o s e T o T h e C r e a t i o n
Areas of Specific Focus (details on page 2)
Environmental Research Environmental Education Environmental Protection Community Development
and Biodiversity Studies It is in the heart of the and Remediation Realizing that man must
Understanding is the classroom, the student, There are three principal live in and coexist with his
first step toward that protection of our causes of environmental environment, the Oro Verde
resolving our current destruction: ignorance, Foundation contributes to
natural resources for
apathy and greed. The training and educational
environmental challenges. future generations will begin.
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works hard to formulate
solutions for all of these.
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and trash disposal, and many other
Introduction environmental infractions have yet to be
adequately researched and their
The Oro Verde Foundation (Fundación
Oro Verde, para la Cooperación y el "human" causes have not yet been
sufficiently addressed in Costa Rica.
Desarrollo) is a non-profit organization
created to develop definitive solutions Conservation is of utmost importance,
for environmental concerns in Costa but it must be accompanied by attention
to the social issues, which cause
Rica. To fulfill this ambitious role, Oro
Verde functions as a scientific research environmental exploitation and
degradation. As we care for the
service provider, an international
education resource, an environmental environment and use our natural
protection and reclamation resources responsibly we not only
improve mankind's standard of living
organization, and a community
development service. and hope for the future, we also
realign ourselves, in part, with the
The Oro Verde Foundation is legally purpose for which we were created
constituted under the laws of the and approximate ourselves to our
Government of Costa Rica as a not for Creator, as stewards of His Creation.
profit foundation, and has been written The Oro Verde Foundation is an
in the Public Registry of this nation organization dedicated to finding
under the Cedula Jurídica number of solutions to common environmental
3-006-250103. The correlating U.S. non- problems and their underlying social
profit is 501(c)3. The principal legal causes, with the conviction that caring
representative and foundation President for the environment is our morally and
is MSc. Frank Gutiérrez Elías, Biologist historically entrusted responsibility.
and former Environmental Consultant Deforestation, extinction, natural water
to the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly. source pollution, wastewater treatment
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2. F U N D A C I Ó N O R O V E R D E
Areas of Specific Focus
Environmental Research and Biodiversity Studies Community Development
Realizing that man must live in and
Understanding is the first step toward
coexist with his environment, the
resolving our current environmental
challenges. As a Biologist, the Founder of Oro Oro Verde Foundation contributes to
Verde has a keen interest in the study of the training and educational programs
tremendous natural resources of Costa Rica. for students and community leaders.
Through focused scientific research we gain This leads to improved knowledge of
insight into the vast potential our conservation and protection methods
surroundings have to offer. With a more complete understanding of for the biodiversity of the tropical forests in Costa Rica.
how they function we are better equipped to preserve, manage and Researching and implementing Bio-Technology in Costa Rica
benefit from them. Therefore, Biological study is a vital aspect of Oro can serve to build a proper symbiotic relationship between the
Verde. As we gain more understanding of this valuable creation
citizen and the environment. As communities grow, Oro Verde
through focused scientific research, we also learn how to preserve,
properly manage and use these resources in a sustainable manner for is there to help them discover and develop systems and
the benefit of all Costa Ricans and those who visit our country to enjoy methods which carry minimal negative environmental impact
our beautiful vistas. as a proper manner of planet stewardship.
Environmental Education Environmental Protection and Remediation
It is in the heart of the classroom, the The Oro Verde Foundation works
hard to formulate solutions for the
student, that protection of our natural
three principal causes of
resources for future generations will begin. environmental destruction:
The Oro Verde Foundation is focused on ignorance, apathy and greed.
creating strategic alliances with Ignorance is dispelled with
organizations, businesses, and educational information. Through community
institutions to inform students in Costa awareness programs and
Rica of the great necessity to protect and preserve our unique and cooperation with local officials many infractions against the
fragile natural environment. Taking the knowledge available and the environment can be avoided, as understanding will provide
knowledge gained by our research, the Oro Verde Foundation the good people of Costa Rica with tools to work with
formulates exciting lessons for students of all ages. Through videos, towards the remediation of environmental problems.
interactive Internet, lectures, field trips, and training camps many will Apathy is more than an educated term for laziness. It is a
continue to discover the vital relationship that man has with his willful decision not to do what is right due to a lack of
environment. Emphasis is given to our God given responsibility to use concern. Information has a powerful affect in the mitigation
these resources in a careful and managed way and to protect these of apathy. Oro Verde is focused upon providing compelling
treasures from failure due to our ignorance, negligence and misuse. information of the benefits of being environmentally
responsible and of existing legislation to create attitude
Mission Statement changes where the environment is concerned.
Through cooperation with governments, Greed is the most destructive force behind environmental
communities and institutional organizations devastation in Costa Rica today. More than 164,000 hectares
the Oro Verde Foundation successfully of Rain Forest have been lost in the last ten years. Oro Verde
contributes to the lasting preservation of our contributes to the advancement of adequate and equitable
natural resources through the advancement of environmental legislation as a means to address this
environmental understanding, dissemination problem. In this particular issue, Oro Verde initiates projects
of information as an international to stimulate programs of reforestation, using fast growing
environmental education resource, implementation of this tree species that can be cultivated as a renewable resource to
understanding to facilitate conservation and the proper use of our meet the demands of society for lumber products. In areas
valuable natural resources, and through community development to where the environment has already been destroyed there
avoid harmful forms of environmental exploitation in the future. must be a concerted effort to reforest with native species.
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3. F U N D A C I Ó N O R O V E R D E
Goals and Objectives
Present and Future Objectives ➡Establish the Oro Verde´s Private Other Activities
Biological Reserve in the Osa Peninsula, Fundación Oro Verde is promoting
➡Research efforts in cooperation with
Southern Costa Rica. focused interaction between rural and
national and international universities. urban communities with their
➡Reforestation of farms neighboring environment. This involves placing
➡Investigative Studies for a proposed
Biological Preserves with the labor special emphasis on biological, ecological
International Airport in the Southern Zone
assistance of national and and social research in the different
of Costa Rica. geographical areas of Costa Rica and
international volunteers.
➡Research into the prevention of Aviation ➡Design developing strategies to activate
and implementation of participation of local government and
Bird/Wildlife Strike in Costa Rica and
Community Development programs residents during the planning and
Central America.
for the rural zone surrounding the implementation processes of
➡Development Oro Verde Wildlife Preserve. environmental programs.
of Environment
Management Plans for all airports in ➡The formation of private reserves through In addition, Oro Verde is creating the
Costa Rica. Childhood, Youth and Their Environment
assisting private owners and local Campaign, to share with teachers and
➡Creation of high quality educational governments. students of urban and rural schools. The
materials and Television programming. subjects will be related to understanding
➡Reproduce Oro Verde´s projects in other the natural environment, the management
➡Establish Environmental Research and localities in Costa Rica and Central America. and preservation of protected areas, as well
Education Center (BIO-ENZA). as the need of conserving the still
unprotected national ecosystems.
G O V E R N M E N T A L A N D N G O C O O P E R A T I V E A G R E E M E N T S
Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Regional Office of the Agricultural
Rica, MINAE Development Office, (IDA), Liberia, Guanaste
Ministry of Hacienda of Costa Rica School of Environmental Sciences, National
Dirección General de Aviación Civil, DGAC University, Heredia
Centro Nacional de Alta Tecnología, CENAT Regional Office of the Institute of Social Help
(IMAS)
Organización Aviación Civil Internacional
(OACI) Municipality of Bagaces, Guanacaste
Comité CAR-SAM de Prevención del Peligro Municipality of Liberia, Guanacaste
Aviario y Fauna (CARSAMPAF) Cooperativa de Agricultores SURCOOP,R.L.
Regional Office of the University UNED, Regional Office of the Ministry of Culture and
Liberia, Guanacaste Youth, Liberia, Guanaste
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