Preserving the unique puna ecosystems of the Andean Altiplano : a descriptive account of Lauca National Park, Chile

Auteurs :
UNDEL, P.W.
PALMA, B.

Description :
Lauca National Park is a unique area of puna and prepuna ecosystems in the high Altiplano of northeastern Chile. It was designated as a UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve in 1983 because of the rich diversity of its fauna (vicuña, guacano, huemul, many rodents, and many birds) and flora (over 400 species of vascular plants). Although mining and agricultural interests are trying to decertify parts of the Park, the AA. recommend extending the Park's boundaries westward to include ecologically significant prepuna habitats. - (SLD)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Mountain research and development, issn : 0276-4741, 2000, vol. 20, n°. 3, p. 262-271, nombre de pages : 10, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 18 ref.

Date :
2000

Editeur :
Pays édition : Japon, Tokyo, United Nations University