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The source material presents a case study focusing on Costa Rica, illustrating how the small Central American nation transformed itself into a global leader in environmental protection. Although the country experienced severe deforestation between 1963 and 1983, largely driven by agricultural and ranching expansion, it remains recognized as a biodiversity superpower due to its immense concentration of species. To combat the loss of forest cover, the government enacted strong conservation policies, establishing a massive network of national parks and reserves that now protect roughly twenty-five percent of the country’s land. This policy shift successfully reversed the trend of forest destruction and established Costa Rica as a successful model for conservation efforts worldwide. Finally, the text frames this success story within the context of larger global issues, such as the pressures placed on ecosystems by human population growth and economic development.