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stoutfellow ([personal profile] stoutfellow) wrote2019-06-02 02:53 pm
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Viva Costa Rica!

Costa Rica is a small country, but it seems that it's always been the most successful of the Central American nations. Here's more evidence of that success.

In 1940, 75% of the country was forested.
The cover diminished over the next half-century or so, as it did in many places; in 1987, only 21% was under cover.
As of 2010, the forest cover was back up to 52%.

It may be the widow's mite, but it's a damn sight better than a lot of countries are doing.

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