A delicate balance: conservation and development scenarios for Panama's Coiba national park.

From: Environment | Date: June 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Largely untouched by human development, the tropical island of Coiba, Panama, houses one of Central America's most diverse ecosystems. The Republic of Panama has used Coiba as a prison colony for nearly a century, and in 1991, the island was designated a national park, further discouraging human activity. However, the island's future hangs in the balance, as Panama's government and the tourism industry look toward Coiba to play a role in the country's growing tourism market. Although the relatively pristine site is a prime candidate for conservation, proponents of development ...

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