Research in community plant nurseries at biological corridors in La Amistad-Pacífico Conservation Area, Costa Rica
Introduction: La Amistad-Pacífico Conservation Area has includes three biological corridors that can benefit from native tree nurseries for reforestation and landscape permeabilization. Objective: To test a network of cost-effective community nurseries supported by local stakeholders to ensure long-term viability and evidence-based restoration. Methods: We stablished a reference nursery (>10 000 seedlings) and four small-scale ones (between 163 and 1 600 seedlings). We collected seedlings of 40 tree species between October 2020 and June 2021 and nursed them at an appropriate elevation, estimating survival for species with n ≥ 10. Results: The mean survival was 82%, with 16 species having a survival ≥ 80%. Seedlings with cotyledons did better. Reasons to establish nurseries include attraction of bees, aesthetics, shade, timber, food for wildlife and reforestation. Conclusion: These small-scale nurseries are viable and help communities to stay motivated and to estimate species survival.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | spa |
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Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica
2021
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/3859 |
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