Abstract

CHASSOUL ACOSTA, María José. Environmental conditions of the communities Cerrillos, Sabana Bonita y PeñasBlancas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. InterSedes [online]. 2015, vol.16, n.34, pp.71-89. ISSN 2215-2458.

The results shown in this article are part of a further research. The research proposes a sustainable development model for the communities Cerrillos, Sabana Bonita and Peñas Blancas of Esparza, Puntarenas. There is an analysis of data obtained through a conducted survey that searches variables related to energy, soil, water, waste, environmental training and the use of environmental management systems. The analysis is supported by other investigations done in those communities. Additionally, there is an explanation of the environmental conservation, restoration and protection done and the environmental risk and vulnerability. The aim of this research was to know the balance among the activities done by the inhabitants and the use of natural resources. The environmental issues found in those communities are: soil erosion, soil compaction by livestock, pollution of rivers by sewage of houses, pig farmers and inappropriate waste management. Furthermore, there is a landslide in the community of Peñas Blancas. However, through the Association pro cuenca del río Jabonal there are some actions to improve the environmental issues.

Keywords : Environmental conditions; sub cuenca del río Jabonal; Cerrillos; Sabana Bonita; Peñas Blancas.

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