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VIII. The beach frontage
The Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge is designates as a mixed category refuge. This is because it is partly privately owned land and partly state owned land. The land that is state owned is the 200 meter wide swath along the beach. Normally this area is administered by the local government which regulates its use according to a zoning and regulatory plan and collects the yearly concession fee.
In the case of a mixed wildlife refuge like Hacienda Barú this strip of beach frontage is administered by the Ministry of the Environment MINAE.) It is regulated by a management plan which emphasizes conservation rather than development and the people making the decisions are technicians and professionals rather than politicians. The regulation for wildlife refuges is quite strict with regard to the environmental impact of the facilities that are constructed on it. The emphasis is on the protection of natural resources and terrestrial and marine biodiversity.
Beyond sustainable
- by Jack Ewing
The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines the word “sustainable” as: “of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or seriously damaged.”
The word has been in use for a long time, at least since 1727 according to Merriam-Webster. In recent years, with increased interest in our environment and concern over the rate of depletion of our natural resources, the word has come into popular usage. Information about how to live sustainably is readily available, as are products for sustainable ways of doing things. Energy efficiency is of utmost importance followed by water efficiency, social responsibility, general environmental friendliness and others.
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Black Iguana
This Black Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) likes to sun himself at the entrance to Hacienda Barú Lodge.
We call him “The Boss” because of his attitude of superiority.
Chocolate Monkey Gift Shop
Our Gift Shop is well known in the area for having a wide variety of gifts. Not only will you find T-Shirts, Hammocks and Jewelry, but also a beautiful selection of Costa Rican made Arts and Crafts. Our policy is to buy (as much as possible) from local artisans who work with local materials of a sustainable resource.