This project is dedicated to the demonstration of sustainable development on a small scale using traditional agriculture and environmental education. Zamia was originally a pig farm and as a result contributed a great deal of pollution and degradation to the surrounding environment. The rivers and forested areas were full of solid waste, and from the bed of one river 50 batteries were removed as well as many tons of garbage. Now the river is clean and wildlife has begun to return, and this project is working hard to manage a small area for organic agriculture, conserve and restore the forested area, correctly manage all wastes, use solar energy, study biodiversity, and provide an example that can be repeated throughout the region.

Nature of EPF support: Project promotion through print and electronic sources.

For more information or to make a direct contribution contact:
Chaves Castro Marco Tulio
Proyecto Zamia
Playa Cacao
Golfito, COSTA RICA 53
TEL: 506-775-0546
FAX: 506-775-0095
e-mail: marcot_chaves@yahoo.com
URL: http://move.to/Zamia