Bio-diversity

According to the program of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), n of biodiversity conservation is one of the m important fundamentals to sustain the way of life of local communities. In this l nea, research project participatory n and priority actions for the management and conservation of wild populations of caraguat n (Bromelia hieronymi) let the Weenhayek TCO complement the knowledge about the biolog a and ecology of this species of the understory of the forest each or who have high cultural significance and econ mica for different peoples ind genas inhabiting this regi n. The project constitute an important experience in the development of n applied participatory research, in this case particular non-timber species having high cultural significance and econ mica, which, the next-generation information n bioecol gica is essential so that on it is to propose actions for their conservation n and sustainable use. Research proposal n develop in the communal land of origin Weenhayek, which forms part of the buffer zone of the National Park and Natural area of integrated management Serran of the Aguarag e. both are part of the Gran Chaco Americano, forested ecosystem of exceptional biodiversity that ecol magical nicos processes occur. Tucumn forest and the forest Serrano morning suit or are clearly represented in the protected area, but in the TCO prevails chaque forest or, with representative species as: horco quebracho (Schinopsis haenkeana), quebracho (Schinopsis quebracho-colorado), the white quebracho (Aspidosperma Quebracho-Blanco), the urundel (Astronium urundeuva), oak (Amburana cearensis) and several species of Cactaceae and Bromeliaceae, as Bromelia hieronymi and B. serra. In terms of fauna, the registered species are n wide distribution and can be found in both ecosystems, such as: anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), the two brockets (Mazama americana and M. gouazoubira), Tiger or jaguar (Panthera onca), the chu to (Chunga burmeisteri), the ball Armadillo (Tolypeutes Armadillo), hairy (Euphractus euphractus), the pig of monte (Tayassu tajacu)the sin of collar (Tayassu pecari), among others. There are several environmental problems that affect the Weenhayek, being the most important m decreasing n extreme flow of R or Pilcomayo and p loss gradual of resource pools queues for the livelihood of families, which are the product of works built on the Ba ado La Estrella (Formosa, Argentina), but also its contamination n waste t xicos from r headers or in the mining of Potos regions where large private companies perform mineral holdings. Also affect: uncontrolled deforestation and the pr inadequate agricultural practices, adem s of oil impacts (prospecci n and exploitation n) which have a negative impact on the ecosystem. Uncontrolled deforestation and inappropriate agricultural practices practices are the main causes that affect natural populations of caraguat (Bromelia hieronymi). To be sta an own understory species each, or the loss of plant cover p - worse n by crops or pasture - replacement causes decay gradual or sudden n of this species. Equally, the presi n antr bites on this species, it can contribute to the depletion of their natural populations. The project addressed this problem tica working with a participatory approach and promoting the di logo of knowledge, which is expected to renew the sensitivity of craftswomen in relationship n with the care of their resources from traditional use but also of the environment where stos growing. In this way, it is expected that the Association n artisans Weenhayek and ORCAWETA can promote certain b Basic for the recordkeeping actions n of natural populations of caraguat.

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