Rainforest Data

This data set, created by our group, shows the amount of forest cover in Costa Rica from 1990 to 2010. You can see that unsustainable farming techniques led to a drastic dip from 1990 to 2000. But improved awareness, and proactive responses to human impacts have brought forest cover levels above where they were in 1990. Examples of such responses could be seen throughout our blog. For instance, the Nature Conservancy created the Osa Peninsula efforts to preserve the tropical rain forests that border its nicest beaches. The forest cover levels are measure in thousands of hectares. (Mongabay)

The tropical rain forest covers the regions shaded in green. Many Countries have taken different approaches to conservation of tropical rain forest cover. The following graphs give a good indication of how Costa Rica has emphasized the importance of sustainable farming and agriculture in the tropical rain forest. (www.mongabay.com)

This graph shows the amount of forest loss with each ecozone. As you can see, the tropical rainforest is by far the most highly targeted ecozone. The tropical rain forest provides good opportunity economic gain from sustenance farming, logging, and clear cutting. (www.mongabay.com)

This gaph shows the amount of tropical deforestation by region. As you can see, Central America and North America lead the way in terms of restricting the amount of deforestation. All countries in these areas, including Costa Rica, are leading by example with their emphasis on sustainable agriculture, farming, and living. (www.mongabay.com)