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The environmental management system of the
project includes different mechanisms to strengthen the administrative
management and the management of the protected area, known as the BPPS.
Among them we can mention:
Environmental Vigilance Sites.
Three environmental vigilance sites will be built to increase knowledge
about the Palo Seco Protected Forest, which could be used by ANAM as
well as the NGOs authorized to conduct scientific research or to
implement control mechanisms within the protected area.
Watershed maintenance unit.
This unit will be created in order to prevent and fight forest fires and
carry out preventive thinning works.
Environmental Monitoring Center.
An environmental monitoring center will be created with the purpose of
verifying the water quality; maintaining a record of the adaptation
process of species that need to be relocated as a result of the project;
as well as implementing a continuous record of weather, seismic, and
water variables for the project’s area of influence. The Environmental
Monitoring Center will also be the basis for the application and
follow-up of environmental management measures established in the
project’s EIA.
Palo Seco Protected Forest
Management Plan. The Changuinola I Project (CHAN 75) will
enter into a cooperation agreement with ANAM to finance the management
plan for the Palo Seco Protected Forest area.
Community project development fund.
An annual fund of approximately one million dollars will be set up for
the development of community projects, integrated into the management of
the Palo Seco Protected Forest, in order to rationally utilize the
ecosystem and improve the standards of living of the population.
Clean Development Mechanism (MDL)
Fund. The project plans to take steps to obtain MDL funds in
the form of carbon offsets. Some 20% of the funds that are obtained
will be made available to ANAM for the management of the watershed and
the appropriate scientific research.
Environmental Programs
and Measures
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Reforestation
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Recovery of fauna and flora
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Palo Seco Protected Forest Management Plan
We are aware of the sensitivity of our natural
surroundings and we take on our commitment to protect the environment.
Consequently, we take specific actions which respond to guidelines
established based on information from environmental studies that have
been carried out. Among the commitments acquired by the company are:
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Reforestation plan in accordance with the
EIA, which also involves the recovery of the fauna and flora.
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Slope control and erosion control program,
which involve stabilizing the banks and cuts to prevent erosion into
the rivers and streams.
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Tree planting program utilizing native
species on both sides of the road leading to the project site.
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BPPS Management Plan, which will guarantee
electric power and promote the development of numberless production,
industrial, tourist, farming, livestock, forestry, and fishing
activities.
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