About the Chiquitano Dry Forest
Are you familiar with the Chiquitano dry forest in Bolivia? This one-of-a-kind ecoregion is situated in the eastern lowlands of the Department of Santa Cruz. The area is hilly and made up of a mix of natural savannahs and dry to sub-humid forests. It is also the habitat for various indigenous communities that engage in multiple activities such as forest management, fishing, and cattle ranching.
Why is this project important?
The Chiquitano dry forest suffered from severe mega-fires in 2019 and 2020, destroying around three million hectares of forests. This has put numerous animals and plants at survival risk. One species particularly vulnerable to wildfires is Amburana cearensis (roble) due to its low density, slow regeneration, and high extraction rate. That's where this exciting project comes in!
Project objectives and planned activities
The project aims to contribute to the conservation, sustainable use, and management of A. cearensis populations. But that's not all! The project also encourages multi-stakeholder participation and the collaborative creation of management plans based on scientific and indigenous knowledge and practises. In addition, it aims to serve as a baseline for identifying the main threats and challenges facing Amburana ceareansis populations in the study area.
Duration of the project: May 2022 - May 2023
Contact person: Daniela Limache de la Fuente (d.limachedelafuente@bluoverda.org )
More project information available at the >>> MBZ website.