Paige Fino
Since the 1980s, Costa Rica has successfully increased its forest coverage from 21% to over 60% by ending legislation contributing to deforestation and introducing new programs to protect the environment. These programs have also positively impacted endangered species, reduced poverty, allowed for economic growth, and shifted the public’s opinion of natural resources. In the modern world, Costa Rica offers insight into the far-reaching impacts of conservation and hope for positive change in other countries.