Conservation of the Slaty Becard and Blackish-headed
Spinetail at Jorupe Reserve, Ecuador
Region: |
On the east
bank of the Río Jorupe, Loja Province, southern
Ecuador |
Partner: |
World Land Trust-US, Western
Alliance for Nature, Fundación
Jocotoco, Blue Moon Foundation |
Initiation: |
2004 |
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Introduction: The
Jorupe Reserve area consists of 1,649 hectares (4,073 acres)
of high quality Tumbesian dry tropical forest grading from 500
meters to 2,000 meters (1,650 to 6,600 feet) elevation into
more mesic montane forest at higher elevations. It is home to
59 Tumbesian endemic birds, including the Endangered Blackish-headed
Spinetail (Synallaxis tithys), Slaty Becard (Pachyramphus
spodiurus), and Gray-cheeked Parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera).
The Jorupe Reserve is threatened by habitat
degradation from farming and forestry despite being a key
water source for the local population.
Objective:
To protect endemic and threatened birds through protection
of lands at the Jorupe Reserve.
Actions:
1. Acquire and protect additional key properties of 522 hectares
(1,289 acres).
2. Reforestation of degraded habitats within the reserve.
3. Build a lodge to provide a revenue stream to support the
reserve management.
Accomplishments:
1. Acquired 50 hectares (124 acres) in April 2008.
2. Lodge construction commencing in mid-2008.
3. A major reforestation effort is underway.
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or ABC’s other projects in Ecuador, contact
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