We strengthen flora conservation through ongoing relocation efforts.

Puerto Barú in David continues to implement permanent flora relocation measures as part of its compliance with the environmental management actions established in the project’s Environmental Impact Study (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan.

Among the protected species being conserved are bromeliads and orchids that were located in areas where authorized project activities are taking place. Currently, approximately 165 rescued plants are being maintained in strategically selected locations designed to support their adaptation, reproduction, and long-term conservation.

According to biologist Rafael Víquez, flora conservation is just as important as wildlife protection, as many plant species may lose their ability to reproduce when their original habitat is altered. For this reason, the relocation process seeks to ensure that these plants continue to thrive in suitable environments where they can interact with pollinators such as bees and maintain their natural life cycle.

The conservation of these species also has a direct impact on ecological balance. Bromeliads, for example, serve as shelter and microhabitats for various species of frogs, insects, and other organisms, while orchids are part of the natural heritage that requires protection and conservation due to their ecological and biological importance.

Puerto Barú thus reaffirms its commitment to responsible environmental management by promoting actions that contribute to ecosystem preservation, the maintenance of ecological processes, and the protection of the natural resources found within the project’s area of influence.