Developing the Bioliteracy of School Children for 24 Years: A Fundamental Tool for Ecological Restoration and Conservation in Perpetuity of the Area de Conservacion Guanacaste, Costa Rica

A 24-year initiative in Costa Rica's Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) demonstrates that bioliteracy education is a powerful tool for ecological restoration and conservation. The study highlights how the Programa de Educación Biológica (PEB) has successfully restored biological understanding among local students, parents, and teachers through field-oriented workshops across diverse ecosystems—from coastal-marine zones to rainforests. This approach fosters informed environmental decision-making, addressing long-term conservation challenges posed by historical human pressures like agriculture and hunting. By integrating education with ecological protection, the ACG's biocultural restoration strategy ensures sustainable biodiversity preservation for future generations.

Elizondo Cruz, R., & Blanco Segura, R. (2010). Developing the Bioliteracy of School Children for 24 Years: A Fundamental Tool for Ecological Restoration and Conservation in Perpetuity of the Area de Conservacion Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Ecological Restoration, 28(2), 193–198. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.28.2.193