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Costa Rica's forests face uncertain future as unsustainable logging practices threaten last remaining fragments.
The article examines how forests in Costa Rica have been managed for timber production over the past 18 years. They found that while some forests are still intact after logging, many managed areas are in isolated fragments outside of protected areas. This could lead to problems in the future. Additionally, a new law requires logging every 10-15 years, which goes against what ecological studies suggest is needed for forests to recover properly. The results suggest that current forest management policies in Costa Rica may need to be reevaluated for long-term sustainability.
