ASOPROP GM
Updates, achievements and activities of the Landowners Association of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Mixed Wildlife Refuge
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ASOPROP GM is working on proposals to establish collaborations with Costa Rican and international universities. The goal is to generate scientific data on the refuge's biodiversity to support its conservation and management, combining the local knowledge of landowners with the technical expertise of academia.
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One of ASOPROP GM's priorities is ensuring the refuge generates real well-being for the communities of Gandoca and Manzanillo. We work to encourage hotels and tour operators in the area to hire certified local guides, creating direct income for the families who care for this territory.
ASOPROP GM is building a working alliance with the Cahuita Association, an organization with established expertise in sea turtle monitoring and marine conservation on the Costa Rican Caribbean coast. The goal is to share knowledge, methodologies and efforts to strengthen conservation across the entire region.
ASOPROP GM is coordinating with MINAE and the Municipality of Talamanca to establish monthly cleanup days in the refuge. The goal is to keep beaches and trails in optimal condition for wildlife and visitors, with the active participation of the community and government institutions.
At a general assembly held in September 2026, ASOPROP GM was formally established as the landowners association of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Mixed Wildlife Refuge and registered with the National Registry. The elected board of directors assumes its duties and the association begins its work of representation, coordination with MINAE, and participation in the co-management of the refuge.
ASOPROP GM supports educational initiatives that emerge from the communities of the Talamanca canton. We believe that conservation of the refuge is built from within: by supporting local projects that teach new generations to know and care for their territory.
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