12 Sep 2002 Sierras Grandes of Cordoba, Argentina, Central and Latin America Forests | Plants
Restoration of Polylepis Mountain Woodlands in the High Córdoba Mountains, Argentina
Native Forests, Wildlife and Water in Central Argentina: Fostering Public Ecological Understanding and Forest Restoration I
Native Forests, Wildlife and Water in Central Argentina: Fostering Public Ecological Understanding and Forest Restoration II
Work to restore degraded woodland in the highest and most inaccessible range of mountains in Cordoba, Argentina, protecting valuable watersheds and important biodiversity.
The restoration of Polylepis australis mountain woodlands in the Sierras Grandes of Córdoba (Argentina) is important because the distribution of this species has been greatly reduced, and its woodlands hold many endemic species. Additionally, most of the rivers of the region are born in these mountains, and Polylepis woodlands protect soils from erosion. In 1997 Daniel Renison started a Conservation and Reforestation project, which has involved over 2,000 volunteers (including children from 5 schools) in planting almost 6,000 trees. He is now aiming to:
(1) finish the reforestation of a 30 ha valley;
(2) set up three new reforestation experiments;
(3) do a two day flora and fauna workshop in 6 rural schools.