Sustainable Development in Costa Rica

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Sustainable development in agriculture in LEDC, Costa Rica.

Case study on Lesser Economically Developed Country ( LEDC) Costa Rica's plans for sustainable development in agriculture. Shows farmers planting new organic crops - ginger, avocado and mango - as well as grazing milk and beef cows.
From: GCSE Bitesize Geography Global Issues
First Broadcast : 12 April 2005

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Sustainable development

Keywords : Costa Rica, Agriculture, LEDC, Lesser economically developed country, Organic agriculture, Grazing, Cattle,

Notes : Case study material on sustainable development in a LEDC - Costa Rica. Compare clip with traditional agriculture in country. Discussion on farming in other LEDC's. Comparison with farming in Wales.


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