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= How can geographic positioning systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) contribute to advance scientific research in general and in Monteverde? =

The [|GIS] program in Monteverde helps analyze information by transfering to the data base which includes habitat corridors, rivers, roads, and soils. GPS points were created as well as GIS maps for analysis. Trained individuals continue to use and maintain the system. The GPS chips are installed in animals to study their habits, their reproduction and to be able to locate them at any time. Both systems are very important to be able to keep track of the different populations and their habitats.

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=toc What is the purpose of identifying, classifying, and collecting plants and insects? =

Identifying [|insects] is a process in which one goes collecting information about an specific insect, reviewing the information in comparison to other field notes and delivering a verdict on what the insect in question is. If you are going to collect insects you should consider these items:
 * Their habitat
 * The time of the day where the insect turns more active
 * Be sure to have good equipment. Example: Magnifying glass, camera, etc.
 * How many legs does it have?
 * Does it have wings?
 * Does it have ant antennae?
 * Are there any moving jaw?

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= What is the 2010 biodiversity target? =

The Conference of the Parties planned to make a strategic plan for the Convention on Biological Diversity. In the plan's mission statement, parties decided to make to a more effective implementation of the three objectives of the Convention. The main objective was to achieve by [|2010] a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss at the global, regional and national level as a contribution to poverty suffering and to the benefit of all life on Earth. [|The 2010 Biodiversity Target] is one of the four objectives included in the Millennium Development Goals.



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= What are ecosystem services? =

They are the [|processes] by which the environment produce resources that we take for granted. Some examples are: water, timber, habitat for fisheries, etc. The [|ecosystem] humans live in always provide services that are familiar to us. = =

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The protected areas and the biological corridors contribute to the conservation of biodiversity by including local communities who help control the habitats and species that live in these areas. The MINAET and the SINAC are responsible for the conservation and use of the country's biodiversity. SINAC has 11 conservation areas. The INBio has worked very closely with the SINAC since its foundation. The knowledge obtained from the scientific studies make sure that the protected areas and natural resources are conserved. Studies provide useful information so the people know the riches that exist and where they can be found.

The [|Mesoamerican Biological Corridor] is responsible for the conservation and protection ok the ecology of the area. Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama are united to protect and maintain the ecosystems of the area. The eight countries protect the ecological connectivity and the natural resources that are threatened because of the loss of natural habitats, the excessive use of resources and poverty. The corridor wants to maintain the activities and habitats of the species and try to protect them from human intervention.



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= How is biodiversity crucial to human wellbeing, sustainable development and poverty reduction? =

[|Biodiversity] is crucial for the production of food, fish, fuel, fibre and medicines, regulation of water, air and climate and soil fertility. They are very important for the human wellbeing because we need food, water, etc. to survive and biodiversity creates a great part of it. Another thing biodiversity gives us is to absorb CO2 and turn it to oxygen for us to be able to breathe. These products and processes provided by natural ecosystems are especially important for poverty reduction, as they depend largely on agriculture, fisheries, livestock and forestry. Healthy ecosystems also help them generate income through ecotourism.

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