The dry forests of the community of Limón are located in the foothills of the Pacific slope of the Andes and provides habitat for the critically endangered White-winged Guan (Penelope albipennis). The forest is not legally protected, but NCI is working with local communities to protect critical zones of the forest and developing a model of conservation based on ecotourism, instead of cattle ranching. Birdlife International has recognized the importance of the dry forest of Limón by including it as one of 130 “important bird areas” in the world.
NCI is working with the community of Caserío Limón to create a reserve area and is currently working to legalize their title to property in lands where forests adjacent to populated centers are located.
Talara forest shelters the endemic and endangered Peruvian Plantcutter. |
In addition, the Board of Directors of the Association of Conservation and Ecotourism of the Frejolillo’s Forest was instituted and a manual of internal guidelines and management plan for the forest’s resources are now being completed. Other activities performed in cooperation with the community are internship courses to emphasize the topics of agro-ecology, organization, and ecotourism.
Also, efforts are being made in coordination with the Regional Government of Piura to name part of this area a Regional protected area, and to pursue long-term support for conservation procedures, promotion of ecotourism, and improvement of infrastructure and services in the community.
Donors: British Birdwatching Fair (BBWF), and BirdLife International
