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Why
protect this property if lands nearby are protected?
Aula Global Reserve is located at the terminus of a long
arm of old growth forest stretching from the higher
cloud
forest
and rain forest reserves
of
Monteverde,
Santa
Elena,
and Children's Eternal Forest. With nearly 85% of all lower slope forests
destroyed, our reserve is critical to many endangered species
dependant on the forested lower slopes of Aula Global. With no sizable
contiguous lower slope forest remaining below Aula Global, we
have an unusually high number of Quetzals, Three wattled bell birds and
other migrants that travel up and down slope. Below us, pasture
and clearing stretch all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
What will be done with the land?
Most of the land purchased will be left untouched by people in order
to allow the local species to thrive.
Why Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a national motto: May there always be
more teachers than police.This, combined with the exceptional bio-diversity
of the rain forest fits in perfectly with the mission of
the Global Classroom. With its close proximity
to the
United
States, relatively inexpensive airfare,
and good
public
transportation
Costa
Rica also provides
easy access to the rain forest. Furthermore, the local people are
friendly and offer great support to our project.
What is taught at the Global Classroom?
Participants involved with the Global Classroom learn about diversity
and the
necessity of rain forests both locally and globally. Projects focus on
sustainable use of lands and energy, medicinal plants, bio-diversity and cultural
awareness. With the use of E-mail and interactive Web sites, students
share their
discoveries at the reserve with thousands of students world wide. Click
here to visit the Global Classroom Journal, where you can read accounts
written by GCR participants.
Who can come to the Global Classroom?
Any group interested in the project is welcome. To
minimize impact, there is a limit on the number of people staying
within the reserve at one time, but visits can always be scheduled by contacting
the Global Classroom.
How
does the project effect the local community?
We are actively involved with the local schools and are encouraging
the participation of one local student for each visiting student
while in
the reserve. We have received an enthusiastic letter of support from
the local
community.
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