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Conservación de bosque en las comunidades de Boca Isiriwe, Masenawa y Puerto Azul, Reserva Comunal Amarakaeri

Conservación de bosque en las comunidades de Boca Isiriwe, Masenawa y Puerto Azul, Reserva Comunal Amarakaeri

La Reserva Comunal Amarakaeri (RCA) fue creada por iniciativa de 10 comunidades indígenas para conservar la multitud de servicios como alimento, abrigo, medicina y agua. La reserva contribuye a la protección de dos cuencas y asegura la estabilidad de las tierras y bosques para mantener la calidad y cantidad de agua para el desarrollo de las comunidades nativas que sufren sequias e inundaciones. Las comunidades han incluido en sus planes el aprovechamiento de la Castaña como medida para obtener recursos económicos.

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