The aguaje fruit is an emblematic symbol of Loreto, and it also has great potential for the economic development of this region and the possibility of being harvested sustainably. Therefore, the approval of an ordinance declaring this fruit a matter of public necessity and regional interest is good news.
On Friday, August 6, the plenary session of the Regional Council of the Regional Government of Loreto unanimously approved the Regional Ordinance declaring it a matter of public necessity and regional interest, as an emblematic forest resource of the Loreto Region, the aguaje, due to its environmental, socioeconomic and anthropological importance.
This ordinance is of vital importance, both to safeguard the non-timber forest resources of the ecosystems called "aguajales", due to the lack of good harvesting practices, and to guarantee the viability of the efforts aimed at conservation and promote the culture of sustainable production and consumption of non-timber forest products, with good management practices, that respect sustainable, environmental and social criteria.
It also contributes to the eradication of the practice of cutting down female palm trees and seeks to promote the strengthening and integration of the aguaje production chain.
The aguaje fruit occupies a fundamental place in Loreto society, both as food and as a source of income through its sale. Due to this environmental, socioeconomic, and anthropological importance, the Regional Council of Regional Government of Loreto (Gorel) This declaration was unanimously approved on August 6.
This is the result of work led by the Regional Management of Forestry and Wildlife Development (Gerfor), with the technical and legal support of Profonanpe and in partnership with other public and private institutions that are committed to developing forestry activities that benefit local communities.
Sources: Environmental News / La Región Loreto Newspaper
