Community doubts Plans Aim for Adequate Protection for Mangroves
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SALVADORE – A future tourist investment to be made in the mangrove area located
in Jiquilisco, Usulutan, does not necessarily mean joy for the members of the
24 families of La Tirana community in the Bajo Lempa.
Nahum Adam Diaz, leader
of the Association of Communities of Mangrove Bay Jiquilisco said they are
concerned about the supposed “privatization of access to the sea.” “It’s
a big problem for us because some ask mangrove grant, which for us is the
anchor that gives life to all who surround him,” said Diaz.
“Since
2007 we have protected this forest, we have provided handling and feel like
owners, and I think we have the right to be considered,” said the
leader.
2007 we have protected this forest, we have provided handling and feel like
owners, and I think we have the right to be considered,” said the
leader.
Eduardo
Murcia, another leader in the community La Tirana, also expressed in the same
line, requesting the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) that
will not be detrimental to the sustainability of mangrove forest that gives
them food.
Murcia, another leader in the community La Tirana, also expressed in the same
line, requesting the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) that
will not be detrimental to the sustainability of mangrove forest that gives
them food.
To
date we have announced intentions to develop some tourist Jiquilisco Bay,
supported by the resources that would be obtained with the Millennium Fund,
which disbursed $ 277 million is not defined yet.
date we have announced intentions to develop some tourist Jiquilisco Bay,
supported by the resources that would be obtained with the Millennium Fund,
which disbursed $ 277 million is not defined yet.
On
a visit to the La Tirana and surroundings, Jose Acosta, representing the Voices
organization de la Frontera, explained that there are large government
aspirations in the field of tourism, but will not be looking at all the
environmental impact that would have on the communities.
a visit to the La Tirana and surroundings, Jose Acosta, representing the Voices
organization de la Frontera, explained that there are large government
aspirations in the field of tourism, but will not be looking at all the
environmental impact that would have on the communities.
Indeed,
a delegation of senators and businessmen recently reached the bay, accompanied
by officials to know the potential.
a delegation of senators and businessmen recently reached the bay, accompanied
by officials to know the potential.
According
to Acosta, the Government’s plans do not make clear the issue of water as it is
not set on where they will work for companies.
to Acosta, the Government’s plans do not make clear the issue of water as it is
not set on where they will work for companies.
“Jiquilisco
Bay is rich in resources, with 55 miles of beach attractions for foreign
tourists, who are the bet. There is a debate that includes communities and it
is important to generate the potential benefits and impacts that projects can
bring, “said the representative of Voces de la Frontera.
Bay is rich in resources, with 55 miles of beach attractions for foreign
tourists, who are the bet. There is a debate that includes communities and it
is important to generate the potential benefits and impacts that projects can
bring, “said the representative of Voces de la Frontera.