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Protecting Polylepis Forest
and the Royal Cinclodes
Region: |
Abra Málaga-Ttastayoc,
Cordillera de Vilcanota, Peru |
Partner: |
Asociación Ecosistemas
Andinos (ECOAN) |
Funding: |
Global Conservation Fund
(Conservation International) through American Bird Conservancy |
Initiation: |
1999 |
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| Preparing for reforestation in Abra
Malaga. Photo: ECOAN |
Introduction:
Currently, only 1900 hectares
of closed canopy high-elevation Polylepis forest remain in all
of Peru and the rich and specialized biota of this vanishing
forest type is imperiled. The Critically Endangered Royal Cinclodes
is a specialist of this forest and restricted to a few small
remnant patches. Our partner ECOAN will restore Polylepis forests
within the Abra Malaga-Tastayoc corridor with indigenous community
support. Approximately 15%of the high elevation Polylepis forest
in Peru occurs within the 28 km2 Polylepis corridor.
Objective:
Restore and protect Polylepis forest for the Royal
Cinclodes and other threatened birds.
Actions:
1. Restore and protect Polylepis habitat (fence and plant
300,000 Polylepis trees)
2. Ensure an adequate supply of firewood for communities (plant
150,000 Eucalyptus trees)
3. Establish five community protected areas covering all major
Polylepis habitat
Accomplishments:
1. 1,510 families in 17 communities and 1 town involved in
the project
2. 128,500 Polylepis saplings planted between Nov 2005-Jan
2006 (survival rate of >95%)
3. 26,000 saplings of non-native firewood species between
Nov 2005-Jan 2006
4. A healthcare campaign launched in seven communities
5. 1,101 stoves distributed (in addition to 2,150 beforehand)
6. 42 families provided with firewood
7. 9 greenhouses constructed covering 352.4 m2 at 8 communities
Funding needs:
1. Designate the Abra Malaga Polylepis Private Conservation
Area.
2. Install 16 km of fences to protect natural Polylepis forest.
3. Explore potential long-term financial mechanisms for the
support Conservation Areas.
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