Lorne Ross

Lorne Ross

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Lorne Ross was a notable figure in Costa Rica's conservation movement, known for his commitment to preserving the natural environment. In 1976, he and his wife, Agnes May, donated their agricultural land to the state, which later became the Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana. This donation was aimed at creating a green space that would serve as a sanctuary for various species of wildlife, contributing significantly to urban biodiversity in the region.

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Lorne Ross donated the land that is now the Lorne Ross Urban Natural Park.

La naturaleza pierde en el Parque Natural Lorne Ross
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-30
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Lorne Ross donated the land to the state for conservation and the creation of a national zoo and botanical park.

FOTOS: Así quedó el área quemada del Parque Lorne Ross, en Santa Ana
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-27
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Lorne Ross donated the land for conservation and the creation of a national zoo and botanical park.

Bomberos atienden incendio en Parque Lorne Ross de Santa Ana
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-27
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Lorne Ross donated land to the state for the creation of a nature conservation area and a national zoo and botanical park.

Pilar Cisneros promete paralizar el plenario al reiterar ‘absolutamente’ todas sus mociones contra el parque ambiental Lorne Ross
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-20
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The property in Santa Ana was donated to the state by Lorne Ross and his wife Agnes May.

Diputados aprovecharon asistencia de Pilar Cisneros a marcha contra Carlo Díaz para agilizar proyecto del Parque Lorne Ross
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-19
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Lorne Ross donated his agricultural estate to the state to preserve nature.

Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana en crisis: abandono, incertidumbre y un futuro en disputa
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-03-16
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