Ecological Foundations for Sustainable Land Use

Yesterday was the first day of a new class! From the first few days it seems it will be a good basis of much needed science, my first so far in a program of policy and philosophy. Below are a few tid bits of knowledge I found to be quite fascinating...

New species of fern recently discovered in Costa Rica were named after THE Lady Gaga... you know you have hit the peak of your fame when botanists are naming their discoveries for you.

Costa Rica has the highest DENSITY of species per area of any other country. In addition, it is theorized that only 17% of all species believed to exist in Costa Rica have been identified.