RESERVES

ONE WAY TO MITIGATE THE DETERIORATION OF ECOSYSTEMS AND PREVENT SPECIES THAT STILL LIVE IN THEM TO BE AFFECTED, IS THE CONSTITUTION OF PROTECTED AREAS THAT ADD UP TO THE ALREADY ESTABLISHED ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY.


Thousands of hectares in the country are cared for by their owners, turning it into patches of primary and secondary forests that commonly maintain themselves close to hectares destined for agricultural activities. Thus, the first Wildlife Foundation reserve is born: a family farm that has been dedicated to agricultural practices for many, always conserving a majority of primary forest. Now, the agricultural zone is being renovated and it is an example to be followed for the next reserves in the foundation.

Guajalito Reserve

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“Guajalito” Reserve counts on 425 hectares of primary and secondary forests. Located 48 km west of Quito, along the old highway via Quito-Santo Domingo…

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