Forest Certification Scheme:

August 25, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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  The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is the only truly international forest certification scheme. The program has certified over 100 million hectares in more than 70 countries. This includes over 950 Forest Management/Chain of Custody (FM/COC) certificates and over 9,000 chain of custody (COC) certificates. The stated mission of FSC…

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It’s Time to Plan Your Escape From America

August 24, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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Posted By: The Sovereign Investor Posted date: August 22, 2015 05:47:03 PM Yesterday I explained that in my Plan B Club, I set out a process that can help potential expats and overseas retirees make one of the most difficult decisions of all: where to live after making your escape from…

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Planting new trees is quite the involved process if you want them to thrive.

August 23, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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    Before new saplings can be planted, it is essential to properly prepare the site. This can be a simple project if the site isn’t overgrown or hasn’t been abandoned for some time, or it can be a major undertaking and quite costly. At the very least, weeds need…

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Anyone ever think you were crazy to visit Nicaragua? Have them read this article.

August 21, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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Nicaragua is fast becoming the must-visit Central American nation. Sarah Gilbert tells us why you need to explore this fascinating country before the crowds and canals move in. The land of lakes and volcanoes is also the land of lively colonial cities, wildlife-rich forests and deserted beaches. It’s a nature…

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Nicaragua: $15 million Investment in Supermarket

August 19, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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The Pricesmart chain has started construction of its second supermarket in Managua, whose start of operations is planned for November this year. The new wholesale store will have an area of ​​27 000 m2, of which 5000 will be for sale areas and 9000 for warehouses, administrative offices and other…

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Top 5 reasons to invest in Nicaragua

August 18, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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August 14, 2015 Nicaragua, known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, and home to renowned companies such as Walmart, Sitel, Yazaki and Cargill, has positioned itself as an ideal investment destination during the last years, attracting total revenues of Foreign Direct Investment of US$1.447 million in 2014. Here we list…

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Ever wonder what 100,000 coconuts looks like?

August 17, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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Take a look at this short video to see the more than 100,000 coconuts presently in production at our 2015 coconut nursery.

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Taking Pride in Nicaragua – the Positive Role of Tourism

August 14, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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Nicaragua shows that it is possible to combine tourism with development and economic growth while at the same time avoiding the negative social impact in the form of prostitution, child abuse, high crime rates, violence and environmental damage commonly associated with those activities. The secret? A holistic approach where strong…

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2 Surprising Reasons Why the Cost of Living Is Low in Central America

August 14, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- After reading more than 6,000 answers to questions about living in Panama, Nicaragua and Belize on our site, Best Places In The World To Retire, I can confidently report that the vast majority of our contributors tell us that it is cheaper to live in these…

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Your Ultimate Coconut Product Guide

August 10, 2015 by Kevin Bird

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Don’t know the difference between coconut oil and coconut butter? This guide will help you sort through all the coconut products on the market today. As you’ve seen, I love all things coconut! But not all products made from coconut are the same. Here’s a quick guide to coconuts for…

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