Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca
Peru, Piura
Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca
About Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca
Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca Regional Conservation Area protects 28,812 hectares of Tumbesian dry forest in two sectors across the districts of Salitral (Morropón Province) and Huarmaca (Huancabamba Province) in Piura, established to conserve populations of the critically endangered white-winged guan (pava aliblanca) and representative samples of dry forest ecosystems. The reserve encompasses both foothill dry forests and transitional montane habitats along the western Andes, providing habitat for diverse dry-forest birds and mammals in a highly threatened ecosystem. Community involvement in its management has been central to its conservation success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca located?
Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca is located in Piura, Peru at coordinates -5.3, -79.75.
How do I get to Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca?
To get to Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca, the nearest city is Piura (80 km).
How large is Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca?
Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca covers approximately 288.12 square kilometers (111 square miles).
When was Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca established?
Bosques Secos de Salitral-Huarmaca was established in 2011.