In this episode, host Niki Roach travels to Tortugero National Park - 77,000 hectares of tropical rainforest, plough forest and marine protected area.

And Monteverde Institute - a 38-acre campus, and part of 65,000 acres of endangered tropical forest.

Niki’s guests are Andres Gonsalez and Alejandro Torrentes (Tortugero National Park who work alongside SINAC).

They share how the country balances economic growth and nature, and the connection between nature and the Costa Rican culture.

Niki also chats to with Anibal Torres (Director for Community Initiatives, Monteverde Institute) and discovers how the institute supports sustainable tourism, delivers training and research, whilst supporting the local community.

Find out more about Tortugero National Park here

Find out more about Monteverde Institute here

Credits

Presented & Produced by Niki Roach

Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited

With thanks to Alastair Chisholm

Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

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