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Central Amazon Ecological Corridor: Nurturing Biodiversity and Sustainability

5 months ago By The Editor

The Central Amazon Ecological Corridor is a crucial protected expanse in Brazil, embracing a variety of ecosystems, habitats, and species within the Amazon Rainforest. Spanning the core of the Amazon Basin, this corridor serves a pivotal function in safeguarding biodiversity, addressing climate change, and fostering sustainable development in the area.

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Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor: Preserving Brazil's Biodiversity Marvel

5 months ago By The Editor

The Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor is a remarkable and critically important conservation initiative in Brazil that aims to strategically connect and safeguard fragmented patches within the Atlantic Forest biome. This visionary ecological corridor is a lifeline, pivotal in preserving some of the planet's most imperiled and diverse ecosystems.

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Chile's National Park System: A Testament to Environmental Stewardship

6 months ago By The Editor

Chile's extensive and well-managed national park system reflects its unwavering commitment to preserving its remarkable natural heritage. Administered by the National Forest Corporation (CONAF), this system, highlighted by the iconic Route of Parks of Patagonia, provides a sanctuary for diverse ecosystems and abundant biodiversity.

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Cordillera del Cóndor: El Cóndor National Park (Ecuador, Peru)

2 years ago By The Editor

Cordillera del Cóndor is a mountain range in the eastern Andes that is shared by and part of the international border between Ecuador and Peru. El Cóndor National Park is located in Ecuador, bordering the Santiago-Comaina protected area of Peru.

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Cordillera del Paine: Torres del Paine National Park and Biosphere Reserve (Chile)

5 years ago By The Editor

The Cordillera del Paine, a spectacular mountain range featuring the Torres del Paine peaks, lies between the Andes and the Patagonian steppe in southern Chile. Torres del Paine National Park and Biosphere Reserve is an area of scenic beauty with glaciers, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and lagoons.

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Corredor Biológico Nevados de Chillán (Chile)

4 months ago By The Editor

Corredor Biológico Nevados de Chillán - Laguna del Laja Biosphere Reserve Is located in the northern part of Chile's Patagonia region. The biological corridor connects three core areas: Ñuble National Reserve, Laguna del Laja National Park and the Los Huemules de Niblinto National Reserve.

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Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve (Ecuador)

4 months ago By The Editor

Nestled amidst the Andes Mountains in the heart of Ecuador lies the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve, a haven of unparalleled ecological diversity and cultural heritage. It contains the Cotacachi Volcano, a prominent stratovolcano and Laguna de Cuicocha, a stunning crater lake.

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Cotopaxi National Park: Cotopaxi Volcano (Ecuador)

4 months ago By The Editor

Ecuador, known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems, is home to the awe-inspiring Cotopaxi National Park, a testament to its commitment to environmental conservation. At the heart of this protected area stands the iconic Cotopaxi Volcano, the second-highest summit in Ecuador.

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Cutervo National Park (Peru)

5 years ago By The Editor

Cutervo National Park, located in the northern Peruvian Andes, is Peru's oldest protected area. It was created to preserve flora and fauna diversity and the archaeological remains of the Cordillera de Tarros, which is home to the last cloud forests of Cajamarca and various ecosystems of native species.

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Delta del Orinoco Biosphere Reserve and National Parks (Venezuela)

5 years ago By The Editor

The Delta del Orinoco Biosphere Reserve and related national parks are characterized by great biological diversity. The delta includes large areas of permanent wetlands and seasonally flooded freshwater swamp forests, providing habitat for several endangered and endemic species.

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Delta del Paraná Biosphere Reserve: Predelta National Park (Argentina)

5 years ago By The Editor

The Delta del Paraná Biosphere Reserve comprises the coastal freshwater delta of the Paraná River located just north of Buenos Aires. Predelta National Park is located where the river sediments start forming islands. It is an area rich in biodiversity, including species that find their southernmost limit of distribution.

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Easter Island: Rapa Nui National Park (Chile)

5 years ago By The Editor

Easter Island lies at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania. It is famous for its monumental moai statues, created by the early Rapa Nui. Rapa Nui National Park is a protected Chilean wildlife area and UNESCO World Heritage Site on Easter Island.

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Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (Bolivia)

4 years ago By The Editor

The Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve in southwest Bolivia, its most visited protected area, contains an extensive range of landscapes, including volcanic mountain peaks, hot springs, geysers, lakes, fumaroles, and windswept deserts.

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