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Tree Felling in Baru volcano
October 8, 2007
The hill Pata de Macho is home to numerous endangered species and is ideal for environmental
education. The Anam will inspect the area and plans to place a park ranger in the vicinity.
Indiscriminate tree felling and the loss of flora and fauna are some of the environmental offenses
that have been detected in the area of Baru volcano known as Pata de Macho.
The president of the Association for the Conservation of the Biosphere, Ezequiel Miranda, stated
that the Parque Internacional La Amistad (PILA) possesses great potential that is not being taken
advantage of by the district’s residents and that it lacks the required surveillance, resulting in the
loss of important species, similar to the indiscriminate tree felling taking place in the surrounding
areas.
Miranda mentioned that during a trip through the area they realized that a lot of tree ferns and
"puño de tigre" (tiger fist) palm had been cut over 5 meters and others were on the ground (they
could not give a precise amount). They also observed tapir and puma tracks, and it appeared as if
they had been bird hunting.
“These crimes can be found along the path, including cutting of trees of approximately three
meters in different areas of Pata de Macho hill, and for this reason an inspection should be
undergone, especially in this zone that is not overseen, though many people have been seen
passing through the area, which leads to the destruction of this important reserve on Baru
volcano,” he stated.
For Miranda, Pata de Macho hill is ideal for the development of environmental education plans,
investigation, conservation of natural resources, and sensitization.
Miranda believes that many programs can be put into place, such as trail clean up and
rehabilitation, creation of interpretive trails, censuses of animal species and vegetation,
comparison of biodiversity among ecosystems and preparation of PILA’s first museum of natural
history in the area.
In Pata de Macho hill you can find some of the cloud forest’s most notable species, including the
quetzal, bellbirds and honeycreepers, in addition to animals of prey, such as kites.
Reptiles and amphibians are also well represented in the area. Geckos, snakes and frogs of all
kinds can be easily observed. Invertebrates of all classes are also abundant.
Gilberto Samaniego, director of the National Environmental Authority (Anam) said that it is
important that these types of charges are made, especially in areas that are lacking the
appropriate number of park rangers to patrol the zone.
Miranda assured that an inspection will be done in the area and that they will try to find a way to
place at least one park ranger in this area, since it is currently being used by many people, some
who may believe that they can behave in any way they like since there is no authority patrolling the
area.
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Tree Felling in Baru volcano
October 8, 2007
The hill Pata de Macho is home to numerous endangered species and is ideal for environmental
education. The Anam will inspect the area and plans to place a park ranger in the vicinity.
Indiscriminate tree felling and the loss of flora and fauna are some of the environmental offenses
that have been detected in the area of Baru volcano known as Pata de Macho.
The president of the Association for the Conservation of the Biosphere, Ezequiel Miranda, stated
that the Parque Internacional La Amistad (PILA) possesses great potential that is not being taken
advantage of by the district’s residents and that it lacks the required surveillance, resulting in the
loss of important species, similar to the indiscriminate tree felling taking place in the surrounding
areas.
Miranda mentioned that during a trip through the area they realized that a lot of tree ferns and
"puño de tigre" (tiger fist) palm had been cut over 5 meters and others were on the ground (they
could not give a precise amount). They also observed tapir and puma tracks, and it appeared as if
they had been bird hunting.
“These crimes can be found along the path, including cutting of trees of approximately three
meters in different areas of Pata de Macho hill, and for this reason an inspection should be
undergone, especially in this zone that is not overseen, though many people have been seen
passing through the area, which leads to the destruction of this important reserve on Baru
volcano,” he stated.
For Miranda, Pata de Macho hill is ideal for the development of environmental education plans,
investigation, conservation of natural resources, and sensitization.
Miranda believes that many programs can be put into place, such as trail clean up and
rehabilitation, creation of interpretive trails, censuses of animal species and vegetation,
comparison of biodiversity among ecosystems and preparation of PILA’s first museum of natural
history in the area.
In Pata de Macho hill you can find some of the cloud forest’s most notable species, including the
quetzal, bellbirds and honeycreepers, in addition to animals of prey, such as kites.
Reptiles and amphibians are also well represented in the area. Geckos, snakes and frogs of all
kinds can be easily observed. Invertebrates of all classes are also abundant.
Gilberto Samaniego, director of the National Environmental Authority (Anam) said that it is
important that these types of charges are made, especially in areas that are lacking the
appropriate number of park rangers to patrol the zone.
Miranda assured that an inspection will be done in the area and that they will try to find a way to
place at least one park ranger in this area, since it is currently being used by many people, some
who may believe that they can behave in any way they like since there is no authority patrolling the
area.
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