Bio-diversity

In the second half of the twentieth century, between 1950 and 1970, records a dram policy disminuci n populations vicu to the pa s in the region n, reaching less than 5000 individuals from population n estimated time when the species is in imminent danger of extinction n. Given this fact the countries of the region pa n (BOLIVIA, PERU, ARGENTINA, CHILE and ECUADOR) react and signed a series of agreements to protect the species. In the first phase (1970-1995) with the concept of protection n unrestricted, in a 90s when achievement vicu populations to recover significantly, forms and systems of exploitation and sustainable management is promoted vicu the benefit of rural communities due as land where vicu h as made their habitat. Farmers directly involved-Until December 2006, 6 Regional Associations Vicu handlers which are currently grouped into about 64 communities in 12 municipalities YMS 3000 Andean families settled ind gena. The project is part of the problem policy of sustainable use and management of biodiversity and so up specifically the vicu a wild species that is protected, this use is promoted by the state trade s program, part of the strategy n of conservation of the species. This initiative is no organizational Guests may lay the groundwork, t techniques and equipment for the proper management and sustainable use of vicu to by Ayllus San Andr s de Machaca

Bolivia