DE: Cedric Kinschots <cedrickinschots@hotmail.com> PARA: President Elected—Martín Torrijos ASUNTO: Congratulations on your victory in the recent elections—Nature of Panamá Dear Mr. President: As a Belgian, having visited Panama several times, I would like to point out that having beautiful rainforests and rich wildlife is not something that should be taken for granted, but should be protected at all costs. In Belgium, there is hardly any unspoiled nature left, it is very sad. Panama is a paradise on earth, please keep it this way. Protecting all remaining forests in Panama (Darién, Soberanía, Volcan Barú,...) should be your number one priority. Panama is becoming a top tourist destination for nature lovers. If you protect the rainforest, there is infinitely more money to be made with ecotourism than with the building of any road. I hope you will reverse the horrible decision taken by the Moscoso government. If you love your country, you protect its treasures! Thank you for caring. Cedric Kinschots Ariel R. Rodríguez-Vargas/ Telefax: 00-(507)-223-0212 ---------------------------------------------------------- No permitamos que se atente contra al más valioso recurso de las futuras generaciones, la diversidad biológica, como el proyecto de carretera entre Boquete y Cerro Punta, ya que irrumpe y destruye, para siempre, entes biológicosy procesos evolutivos, que de seguro están ocurriendo en los bosques nubosos del Parque Nacional Volcán Barú. No a la carretera por “El Respingo”. Sí a las alternativas propuestas que no afectan directamente los últimos reservorios de vida de Panamá/WWW.SALVALO.ORG/WWW.ecopanama.net/WWW.geocities.com/SOGANS/ --------------------------------- |