Archive for November 30th, 2006

10% Reforestation in Costa Rica in 2 Decades

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

According to a study by FONAFIFO (National Forest Financing Fund) and the University of Alberta, Canada, Costa Rica has reforested an area equal to 10% of its territory in the last 20 years.
In 1960 the country was 70% forest, however by 1986 only 40% was covered.  This cutting was due to agricultural policies and techniques, […]

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Puerto Wins UNCAF Title in Penalty Shoot-out

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

Olimpia of Honduras won the battle, but lost the war as Puntarenas became the third Costa Rican team to beat them in the tournament finals.  The Puntarenas strategy of trying to avoid an early goal and maintain their 3-2 advantage failed, as Olimpia opened the scoring in the 13th minute.  Minor Figueroa fired a long […]

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