Description of the biodiversity associated with the ecotourism trails of the genetic resources reserve of Apacunca

Authors

  • Lester Guerrero Quintero National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León
  • Blas Santana Aguilar National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/universitas.v9i1.14157

Keywords:

Reserve of genetic resources, Apacunca, Ecotourism trails, Biodiversity

Abstract

The Genetic Resources Reserve Apacunca, is a protected place since 1996, its objective is to preserve a kind of corn: Zea Nicaraguan lltis & Benz, which is endemic to Nicaragua and is only found in this area. It is a plain of wetlands with a predominance of dry tropical forest and riverine forest. The park rangers and residents of the Reserve have identified and established trails or routes that cross the area for communication between communities, supply of goods, agricultural purposes, surveillance and other activities. Three three-day on-site visits were made to explore the trails and identify: The most representative species of flora and fauna. Appropriate places for bird watching. Areas for mating or nesting biodiversity and areas of rest, recreation and food. After touring the 3 routes: El Papalonal, El Guaco and Bird Watching Zone. The most common species observed were: 11 species of flora and 33 species of fauna.

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Author Biographies

Lester Guerrero Quintero, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León

Faculty of Sciences and Technologies
Biology departmen

Blas Santana Aguilar, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León

Faculty of Sciences and Technologies
Biology departmen

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Published

2018-07-01

How to Cite

Guerrero Quintero, L., & Santana Aguilar, B. (2018). Description of the biodiversity associated with the ecotourism trails of the genetic resources reserve of Apacunca. UNIVERSITAS (LEÓN): SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF THE UNAN-LEÓN, 9(1), 25–32. https://doi.org/10.5377/universitas.v9i1.14157

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