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                                          Para la Cooperación y Desarrollo
                                            Tel:(506) 2265-0892; Cell:(506)8921-6624; E-mail:
                                                         oroverde.cr@gmail.com
                                                            Costa Rica, C.A.
                                                  * Cédula Jurídica No. 3-006-250103 *

                                          T o     B e    C l o s e     T o       T h e    C r e a t i o n


 Areas of Specific Focus                        (details on page 2)
Environmental Research           Environmental Education                     Environmental Protection            Community Development
and Biodiversity Studies         It is in the heart of the                   and Remediation                     Realizing that man must
Understanding is the             classroom, the student,                     There are three principal           live in and coexist with his
first   step     toward          that protection of our                      causes of environmental             environment, the Oro Verde
resolving our current                                                        destruction: ignorance,             Foundation contributes to
                                 natural resources for
                                                                             apathy and greed. The               training and educational
environmental challenges.        future generations will begin.
Page 2                                                                       Oro Verde Foundation                programs for students.
                                 Page 2                                                                          Page 2
                                                                             works hard to formulate
                                                                             solutions for all of these.
                                                                             Page 2

                                    I s     T o    B e     C l o s e       T o    T h e     C r e a t o r

                                                                                                  and trash disposal, and many other
Introduction                                                                                      environmental infractions have yet to be
                                                                                                  adequately researched and their
The Oro Verde Foundation (Fundación
Oro Verde, para la Cooperación y el                                                               "human" causes have not yet been
                                                                                                  sufficiently addressed in Costa Rica.
Desarrollo) is a non-profit organization
created to develop definitive solutions                                                           Conservation is of utmost importance,
for environmental concerns in Costa                                                               but it must be accompanied by attention
                                                                                                  to the social issues, which cause
Rica. To fulfill this ambitious role, Oro
Verde functions as a scientific research                                                          environmental      exploitation     and
                                                                                                  degradation. As we care for the
service provider, an international
education resource, an environmental                                                              environment and use our natural
protection         and      reclamation                                                           resources responsibly we not only
                                                                                                  improve mankind's standard of living
organization, and a community
development service.                                                                              and hope for the future, we also
                                                                                                  realign ourselves, in part, with the
The Oro Verde Foundation is legally                                                               purpose for which we were created
constituted under the laws of the                                                                 and approximate ourselves to our
Government of Costa Rica as a not for                                                             Creator, as stewards of His Creation.
profit foundation, and has been written         The Oro Verde Foundation is an
in the Public Registry of this nation           organization dedicated to finding
under the Cedula Jurídica number of             solutions to common environmental
3-006-250103. The correlating U.S. non-         problems and their underlying social
profit is 501(c)3. The principal legal          causes, with the conviction that caring
representative and foundation President         for the environment is our morally and
is MSc. Frank Gutiérrez Elías, Biologist        historically entrusted responsibility.
and former Environmental Consultant             Deforestation, extinction, natural water
to the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly.        source pollution, wastewater treatment

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Areas of Specific Focus
Environmental Research and Biodiversity Studies                              Community Development
                                                                                                      Realizing that man must live in and
                          Understanding is the first step toward
                                                                                                      coexist with his environment, the
                          resolving    our     current     environmental
                          challenges. As a Biologist, the Founder of Oro                              Oro Verde Foundation contributes to
                          Verde has a keen interest in the study of the                               training and educational programs
                          tremendous natural resources of Costa Rica.                                 for students and community leaders.
                          Through focused scientific research we gain                                 This leads to improved knowledge of
                          insight into the vast potential our                                         conservation and protection methods
surroundings have to offer. With a more complete understanding of            for the biodiversity of the tropical forests in Costa Rica.
how they function we are better equipped to preserve, manage and             Researching and implementing Bio-Technology in Costa Rica
benefit from them. Therefore, Biological study is a vital aspect of Oro      can serve to build a proper symbiotic relationship between the
Verde. As we gain more understanding of this valuable creation
                                                                             citizen and the environment. As communities grow, Oro Verde
through focused scientific research, we also learn how to preserve,
properly manage and use these resources in a sustainable manner for          is there to help them discover and develop systems and
the benefit of all Costa Ricans and those who visit our country to enjoy     methods which carry minimal negative environmental impact
our beautiful vistas.                                                        as a proper manner of planet stewardship.
Environmental Education                                                      Environmental Protection and Remediation
                              It is in the heart of the classroom, the                                 The Oro Verde Foundation works
                                                                                                       hard to formulate solutions for the
                              student, that protection of our natural
                                                                                                       three     principal     causes      of
                              resources for future generations will begin.                             environmental          destruction:
                              The Oro Verde Foundation is focused on                                   ignorance, apathy and greed.
                              creating       strategic    alliances  with                              Ignorance      is   dispelled     with
                              organizations, businesses, and educational                               information. Through community
                              institutions to inform students in Costa                                 awareness         programs        and
Rica of the great necessity to protect and preserve our unique and           cooperation with local officials many infractions against the
fragile natural environment. Taking the knowledge available and the          environment can be avoided, as understanding will provide
knowledge gained by our research, the Oro Verde Foundation                   the good people of Costa Rica with tools to work with
formulates exciting lessons for students of all ages. Through videos,        towards the remediation of environmental problems.
interactive Internet, lectures, field trips, and training camps many will    Apathy is more than an educated term for laziness. It is a
continue to discover the vital relationship that man has with his            willful decision not to do what is right due to a lack of
environment. Emphasis is given to our God given responsibility to use        concern. Information has a powerful affect in the mitigation
these resources in a careful and managed way and to protect these            of apathy. Oro Verde is focused upon providing compelling
treasures from failure due to our ignorance, negligence and misuse.          information of the benefits of being environmentally
                                                                             responsible and of existing legislation to create attitude
Mission Statement                                                            changes where the environment is concerned.
                       Through cooperation with governments,                 Greed is the most destructive force behind environmental
                       communities and institutional organizations           devastation in Costa Rica today. More than 164,000 hectares
                       the Oro Verde Foundation successfully                 of Rain Forest have been lost in the last ten years. Oro Verde
                       contributes to the lasting preservation of our        contributes to the advancement of adequate and equitable
                       natural resources through the advancement of          environmental legislation as a means to address this
                       environmental understanding, dissemination            problem. In this particular issue, Oro Verde initiates projects
                       of information as an international                    to stimulate programs of reforestation, using fast growing
environmental education resource, implementation of this                     tree species that can be cultivated as a renewable resource to
understanding to facilitate conservation and the proper use of our           meet the demands of society for lumber products. In areas
valuable natural resources, and through community development to             where the environment has already been destroyed there
avoid harmful forms of environmental exploitation in the future.             must be a concerted effort to reforest with native species.

     To be close to the creation is to be close to the Creator
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     Goals and Objectives



Present and Future Objectives              ➡Establish the Oro Verde´s Private Other Activities
                                           Biological Reserve in the Osa Peninsula, Fundación Oro Verde is promoting
➡Research efforts in cooperation with
                                           Southern Costa Rica.                     focused interaction between rural and
national and international universities.                                            urban      communities       with      their
                                           ➡Reforestation of farms neighboring environment. This involves placing
➡Investigative Studies for a proposed
                                           Biological Preserves with the labor special emphasis on biological, ecological
International Airport in the Southern Zone
                                           assistance      of     national     and and social research in the different
of Costa Rica.                                                                      geographical areas of Costa Rica and
                                           international volunteers.
➡Research into the prevention of Aviation ➡Design                                   developing     strategies    to    activate
                                                       and implementation of participation of local government and
Bird/Wildlife Strike in Costa Rica and
                                           Community Development programs residents during the planning and
Central America.
                                           for the rural zone surrounding the implementation                processes        of
➡Development                               Oro Verde Wildlife Preserve.             environmental programs.
                      of      Environment
Management Plans for all airports in ➡The formation of private reserves through In addition, Oro Verde is creating the
Costa Rica.                                                                         Childhood, Youth and Their Environment
                                           assisting private owners and local Campaign, to share with teachers and
➡Creation of high quality educational governments.                                  students of urban and rural schools. The
materials and Television programming.                                               subjects will be related to understanding
                                           ➡Reproduce Oro Verde´s projects in other the natural environment, the management
➡Establish Environmental Research and localities in Costa Rica and Central America. and preservation of protected areas, as well
Education Center (BIO-ENZA).                                                        as the need of conserving the still
                                                                                    unprotected national ecosystems.
                  G O V E R N M E N T A L     A N D       N G O    C O O P E R A T I V E         A G R E E M E N T S
           Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa                        Regional Office of the Agricultural
            Rica, MINAE                                                         Development Office, (IDA), Liberia, Guanaste
           Ministry of Hacienda of Costa Rica                                 School of Environmental Sciences, National
           Dirección General de Aviación Civil, DGAC                           University, Heredia
           Centro Nacional de Alta Tecnología, CENAT                          Regional Office of the Institute of Social Help
                                                                                (IMAS)
           Organización Aviación Civil Internacional
            (OACI)                                                             Municipality of Bagaces, Guanacaste
           Comité CAR-SAM de Prevención del Peligro                           Municipality of Liberia, Guanacaste
            Aviario y Fauna (CARSAMPAF)                                        Cooperativa de Agricultores SURCOOP,R.L.
           Regional Office of the University UNED,                            Regional Office of the Ministry of Culture and
            Liberia, Guanacaste                                                 Youth, Liberia, Guanaste
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                                        Scheme of Participation
                    Sponsors:                of Sponsors
                    *Institutions                                                                                                                      Oro Verde
                    *Corporations                                                       Donations                                                      Foundation
                    *Organizations
                    *Government                                                                                                                        Trust Fund
                    *Individuals

                     Participation                                                                                                                         Investment

                                                                    *Environmental Study
                                                                    *Environmental Education
                                                                    *Environmental Protection
                                                                     and Redemption
                                                                    *Community Development




                                                    Donor confidence is of utmost
                                                         importance to the
                                                       Oro Verde Foundation!


                            R       E       S       P       O       N       S       I       B       L    E           C       O     N       T       A       C       T       S

                      President and Chairman of the Board                                                                          Vice President
                      Sr. Frank Gutiérrez Elías                                                                                    Sr. Paul H. Cleath
                      Environmental and Development Program, Director                                                              International Relations and Communications, Director
                       Mr. Gutiérrez Elias is graduated from                                                              Mr. Cleath has over 30 Years International
                       the Universidad Nacional, Heredia,                                                                Consulting, Leadership Development and
                       with a degree in Environmental Biology                                                            Community Service experience in Eastern and
                       in 1985. He has also completed                                                                    Western Europe Europe, North, Central and
                       important Post Graduate studies at the
                                                                                                                         South     America.   Mr   Cleath     is   an
                       Centro Agronómico de Investigación y
                       Enseñanza, (CATIE), and Instituto                                                                 internationally oriented and experienced
                       Interamericano de Ciencias Agrícolas,                                                             Communicator, Planner and Developer with a
(IICA), both international institutions provide training of                                             keen interest in Environmental Issues. He adds to Fundación
Scientific and Environmental Technical Programs. He earned                                               Oro Verde as a dynamic team player with written, verbal and
his Master Degree in Projects Planning and has completed                                                visual communication skills and is highly skilled in client
Environmental Research Projects in the Wetlands of Los                                                  relations, project development, project implementation and
Chilies in North Central Costa Rica and for the DGAC in Osa                                             project delivery. Mr. Cleath has over 25 years experience in
most recently. Mr. Gutiérrez Elías has served with the National                                         Television Production, Marketing and Multimedia related
Legislative Assembly from 1989 to 1995 as a Legislative
                                                                                                        fields and is a passionate and inventive creator of innovative
Assistant to Senators. In this capacity he was responsible for
Environmental Issues and the creation of necessary                                                      media products.
Environmental Legislation. He has also participated through
various scholarship programs for Environmental Issues
Research, including extended visits to Israel, at the invitation
of the Israeli Embassy in Costa Rica, the United States,
Sweden, Holland and other sites where Environmental Issues                                                                            Fundación Oro Verde
are in focus. In 1998 Mr. Gutiérrez Elías founded Fundación                                                                       Phone Cell: (506) 8921-6624
Oro Verde and has been actively pursuing the advancement of                                                                          Fax: (506) 2237-6920
the Foundation on a full time basis since 1999.
                                                                                                                                 E-mail: oroverde.cr@gmail.com
                                                Copy Right © 2010 Fundación Oro Verde. All Rights Reserved.

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  • 1. F U N D A C I Ó N Para la Cooperación y Desarrollo Tel:(506) 2265-0892; Cell:(506)8921-6624; E-mail: oroverde.cr@gmail.com Costa Rica, C.A. * Cédula Jurídica No. 3-006-250103 * T o B e C l o s e T o T h e C r e a t i o n Areas of Specific Focus (details on page 2) Environmental Research Environmental Education Environmental Protection Community Development and Biodiversity Studies It is in the heart of the and Remediation Realizing that man must Understanding is the classroom, the student, There are three principal live in and coexist with his first step toward that protection of our causes of environmental environment, the Oro Verde resolving our current destruction: ignorance, Foundation contributes to natural resources for apathy and greed. The training and educational environmental challenges. future generations will begin. Page 2 Oro Verde Foundation programs for students. Page 2 Page 2 works hard to formulate solutions for all of these. Page 2 I s T o B e C l o s e T o T h e C r e a t o r and trash disposal, and many other Introduction environmental infractions have yet to be adequately researched and their The Oro Verde Foundation (Fundación Oro Verde, para la Cooperación y el "human" causes have not yet been sufficiently addressed in Costa Rica. Desarrollo) is a non-profit organization created to develop definitive solutions Conservation is of utmost importance, for environmental concerns in Costa but it must be accompanied by attention to the social issues, which cause Rica. To fulfill this ambitious role, Oro Verde functions as a scientific research environmental exploitation and degradation. As we care for the service provider, an international education resource, an environmental environment and use our natural protection and reclamation resources responsibly we not only improve mankind's standard of living organization, and a community development service. and hope for the future, we also realign ourselves, in part, with the The Oro Verde Foundation is legally purpose for which we were created constituted under the laws of the and approximate ourselves to our Government of Costa Rica as a not for Creator, as stewards of His Creation. profit foundation, and has been written The Oro Verde Foundation is an in the Public Registry of this nation organization dedicated to finding under the Cedula Jurídica number of solutions to common environmental 3-006-250103. The correlating U.S. non- problems and their underlying social profit is 501(c)3. The principal legal causes, with the conviction that caring representative and foundation President for the environment is our morally and is MSc. Frank Gutiérrez Elías, Biologist historically entrusted responsibility. and former Environmental Consultant Deforestation, extinction, natural water to the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly. source pollution, wastewater treatment Fundación Oro Verde 1
  • 2. F U N D A C I Ó N O R O V E R D E Areas of Specific Focus Environmental Research and Biodiversity Studies Community Development Realizing that man must live in and Understanding is the first step toward coexist with his environment, the resolving our current environmental challenges. As a Biologist, the Founder of Oro Oro Verde Foundation contributes to Verde has a keen interest in the study of the training and educational programs tremendous natural resources of Costa Rica. for students and community leaders. Through focused scientific research we gain This leads to improved knowledge of insight into the vast potential our conservation and protection methods surroundings have to offer. With a more complete understanding of for the biodiversity of the tropical forests in Costa Rica. how they function we are better equipped to preserve, manage and Researching and implementing Bio-Technology in Costa Rica benefit from them. Therefore, Biological study is a vital aspect of Oro can serve to build a proper symbiotic relationship between the Verde. As we gain more understanding of this valuable creation citizen and the environment. As communities grow, Oro Verde through focused scientific research, we also learn how to preserve, properly manage and use these resources in a sustainable manner for is there to help them discover and develop systems and the benefit of all Costa Ricans and those who visit our country to enjoy methods which carry minimal negative environmental impact our beautiful vistas. as a proper manner of planet stewardship. Environmental Education Environmental Protection and Remediation It is in the heart of the classroom, the The Oro Verde Foundation works hard to formulate solutions for the student, that protection of our natural three principal causes of resources for future generations will begin. environmental destruction: The Oro Verde Foundation is focused on ignorance, apathy and greed. creating strategic alliances with Ignorance is dispelled with organizations, businesses, and educational information. Through community institutions to inform students in Costa awareness programs and Rica of the great necessity to protect and preserve our unique and cooperation with local officials many infractions against the fragile natural environment. Taking the knowledge available and the environment can be avoided, as understanding will provide knowledge gained by our research, the Oro Verde Foundation the good people of Costa Rica with tools to work with formulates exciting lessons for students of all ages. Through videos, towards the remediation of environmental problems. interactive Internet, lectures, field trips, and training camps many will Apathy is more than an educated term for laziness. It is a continue to discover the vital relationship that man has with his willful decision not to do what is right due to a lack of environment. Emphasis is given to our God given responsibility to use concern. Information has a powerful affect in the mitigation these resources in a careful and managed way and to protect these of apathy. Oro Verde is focused upon providing compelling treasures from failure due to our ignorance, negligence and misuse. information of the benefits of being environmentally responsible and of existing legislation to create attitude Mission Statement changes where the environment is concerned. Through cooperation with governments, Greed is the most destructive force behind environmental communities and institutional organizations devastation in Costa Rica today. More than 164,000 hectares the Oro Verde Foundation successfully of Rain Forest have been lost in the last ten years. Oro Verde contributes to the lasting preservation of our contributes to the advancement of adequate and equitable natural resources through the advancement of environmental legislation as a means to address this environmental understanding, dissemination problem. In this particular issue, Oro Verde initiates projects of information as an international to stimulate programs of reforestation, using fast growing environmental education resource, implementation of this tree species that can be cultivated as a renewable resource to understanding to facilitate conservation and the proper use of our meet the demands of society for lumber products. In areas valuable natural resources, and through community development to where the environment has already been destroyed there avoid harmful forms of environmental exploitation in the future. must be a concerted effort to reforest with native species. To be close to the creation is to be close to the Creator 2 Fundación Oro Verde
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  • 4. F U N D A C I Ó N O R O V E R D E Scheme of Participation Sponsors: of Sponsors *Institutions Oro Verde *Corporations Donations Foundation *Organizations *Government Trust Fund *Individuals Participation Investment *Environmental Study *Environmental Education *Environmental Protection and Redemption *Community Development Donor confidence is of utmost importance to the Oro Verde Foundation! R E S P O N S I B L E C O N T A C T S President and Chairman of the Board Vice President Sr. Frank Gutiérrez Elías Sr. Paul H. Cleath Environmental and Development Program, Director International Relations and Communications, Director Mr. Gutiérrez Elias is graduated from Mr. Cleath has over 30 Years International the Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Consulting, Leadership Development and with a degree in Environmental Biology Community Service experience in Eastern and in 1985. He has also completed Western Europe Europe, North, Central and important Post Graduate studies at the South America. Mr Cleath is an Centro Agronómico de Investigación y Enseñanza, (CATIE), and Instituto internationally oriented and experienced Interamericano de Ciencias Agrícolas, Communicator, Planner and Developer with a (IICA), both international institutions provide training of keen interest in Environmental Issues. He adds to Fundación Scientific and Environmental Technical Programs. He earned Oro Verde as a dynamic team player with written, verbal and his Master Degree in Projects Planning and has completed visual communication skills and is highly skilled in client Environmental Research Projects in the Wetlands of Los relations, project development, project implementation and Chilies in North Central Costa Rica and for the DGAC in Osa project delivery. Mr. Cleath has over 25 years experience in most recently. Mr. Gutiérrez Elías has served with the National Television Production, Marketing and Multimedia related Legislative Assembly from 1989 to 1995 as a Legislative fields and is a passionate and inventive creator of innovative Assistant to Senators. In this capacity he was responsible for Environmental Issues and the creation of necessary media products. Environmental Legislation. He has also participated through various scholarship programs for Environmental Issues Research, including extended visits to Israel, at the invitation of the Israeli Embassy in Costa Rica, the United States, Sweden, Holland and other sites where Environmental Issues Fundación Oro Verde are in focus. In 1998 Mr. Gutiérrez Elías founded Fundación Phone Cell: (506) 8921-6624 Oro Verde and has been actively pursuing the advancement of Fax: (506) 2237-6920 the Foundation on a full time basis since 1999. E-mail: oroverde.cr@gmail.com Copy Right © 2010 Fundación Oro Verde. All Rights Reserved.