Multiple days of socialization of the ACR proposal and training sessions were developed within the framework of the Bird Conservation Initiative. These actions involve the participation of approximately 216 people from five local municipalities and five of the 15 communities that will be trained throughout the project within the framework of the ACR proposal. The active participation of women was a highlight of these workshops, as they assumed leading roles in dialogue, decision-making, and community leadership.
Iván Mejía, project manager at Nature and Culture International, She explains that one of the most important milestones was the formation of the Steering Committee, an entity that channels local participation and strengthens governance of the proposed area. Additionally, training sessions were developed with an emphasis on gender equality and inclusion, promoting the equitable participation of women and men, as well as the recognition of the territory's cultural and social diversity.
The process also included spaces for institutional coordination, such as the meeting between the Regional Government of Cajamarca (GORE) and SERNANP, held in the city of Lima, where the progress of the technical file for the establishment of the ACR was reviewed, consolidating the necessary technical and political support for its official recognition.
A key step for conservation in Cajamarca
The establishment of the Huamantanga and Chorro Blanco Montane Forests Regional Conservation Area will represent a significant achievement for the region, becoming the fifth Regional Conservation Area for Cajamarca. Covering 14,022.65 hectares, the Regional Conservation Area is located in the districts of Colasay, Chontalí, Huabal, Jaén, and San José del Alto, in the province of Jaén.
This establishment process is the result of a process initiated in 2021, led by the Regional Government of Cajamarca, with the participation of rural populations, municipalities, academia and SERNANP, in addition to the technical support of Nature and Culture International (NCI) and the financing of Andes Amazon Fund (AAF). In addition to the recent addition of the Bird Conservation Initiative.
Thanks to this joint effort, Conserva Aves not only contributes to the protection of key ecosystems, but also strengthens the role of local populations, especially women, as protagonists in the conservation of Cajamarca's natural heritage.
