Landscape of cloud forests in the ACR San Cristóbal de Pucutá - Menkori proposal
© Gerson Ferrer : Yunkawasi
Rural and native communities in the area covered by the proposed San Cristóbal de Pucutá - Menkori Regional Conservation Area (RCA) strengthen their capacities for the conservation of their natural resources and the development of sustainable economic activities, through informative workshops conducted by the Regional Government of Junín.
Throughout 2024, through its Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, with the support of the Yunkawasi Civil Association, the Regional Government of Junín has established spaces for dialogue and exchange with community boards of directors and assemblies, in order to share the importance of this RCA proposal, exchange perceptions and involve local stakeholders in this process.
Through participatory spaces and on a regular basis, the communities reflected on the sustainable use of their natural resources and recognized the benefits they provide to their populations. In addition, they expressed their interest in continuing with the reporting process of the ACR San Cristóbal de Pucutá - Menkori proposal, as well as with the social and biological data collection activities in their territories., necessary to continue with the next stages of the establishment of this regional protected area.
This initiative proposes to conserve more than 60,000 hectares of mountain ranges ranging from 1,200 to 5,000 meters above sea level, which generate valuable water resources through their lagoons and cloud forests to the Mantaro and Perené river basins. The RCA proposal seeks to ensure the sustainability of the economic activities of local populations, being an effective strategy for safeguarding life territories and thus conserving nature and promoting sustainable, harmonious and responsible livelihoods.
Training program for the Community Surveillance Committee of the Huánuco Rural Community, in conjunction with the Pui Pui Protected Forest.
© Gerson Ferrer | Yunkawasi
The scope of this initiative covers the provinces of Concepción and Satipo, involving around 20 localities, including peasant and native communities belonging to the Quechua and Asháninka indigenous peoples.
This landscape is home to a great biodiversity of fauna species, such as the yellow-tailed choro monkey (Lagothrix flavicauda) and the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), in addition to about 350 species of birds, 22 of which are endemic to Peru. In this group stand out bird species such as the ashy-breasted bullfinch (Anairetes alpinus) and the creamy-crested pintail (Cranioleuca albicapilla). Birds are guardians of life. By protecting them, we ensure the conservation of many other plant and animal species.
Joint commitment to protect Junín's natural resources
This proposed new RCA is currently in Stage II of the process of its establishment, and is the first step in the process. the result of a bold and visionary conservation initiative led by the Natural Resources and Environmental Management Department of the Regional Government of Junín, with the technical and financial support of the Yunkawasi Civil Association, Rainforest Trust, Andes Amazon Fund and the Conserva Aves initiative, as a way to promote the conservation of birds. inclusive strategy for conservation and combating climate change, for the benefit of birds, biodiversity and present and future generations.
Likewise, various state institutions have been contributing and working in alliance in the process of establishing this RCA, such as the PAÍS Program, the National Forestry and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), the National Institute for Agrarian Innovation (INIA) and the Pui Pui Protected Forest - Sernanp.
The Regional Management of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of the Junín Regional Government in the assembly of the rural community of Santa Rosa de Toldopampa.
© Gerson Ferrer | Yunkawasi
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Gerson Ferrer
Yunkawasi Communications Director
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