Güeppí Reserved Zone

Güeppí Reserved Zone

The Güeppí Reserved Zone is situated in the province of Maynas department of Loreto, Peru.

It was established as a reserved zone in March 1997 and covers 6259.71 square kilometres centered around the Güeppí river. The area was established to preserve the ecosystem and distribution of flora and fauna which is representative of the low forest of the north east of Peru and the promotion of tourism and finally the conservation and protection of the native communities.

Climate

Period of rains: December to March

Flora and Fauna

There is a large diversity of birds and reptiles such as the Black Caiman "(Melansosuchus niger)". It is also home to several endangered species such as the Jaguar "(Panther onca)" and the Giant Otter "(Pteronura brasuliensis)".

Local Peoples

Several indigenous peoples live within this region including the Kichwas, Secoyas and Boras

References

* [http://www.iucn.org/themes/WCPA/pubs/pdfs/PARKS/parks_june01.pdf Parks Vol 11 No 2 ICDPS Working with Parks and People 2001 p11-12]
* [http://www.enjoyperu.com/peru_travel_tours_information/peru_nature_ecology_biodiversity/peru_nature_ecology_biodiversity_reserved_areas_gueppi_reserved_area.html THE RESERVED AREA OF THE RIO GUEPPI]


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