Riparian ForestNatural grasslandPalm groves

Cerro de los Chivos

An area of Yatay palm groves and natural grasslands

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Since

2012

Location

Paysandú

534 ha

Protected ecosystems

3

Category

Conservation Area

About the reserve

One of the four reserves where we conserve Butia yatay palm groves together with associated natural grasslands. Part of the reserve is located on land leased by UPM.

Cerro Chato, PaysandúView on map

This reserve does not welcome visits

For conservation reasons, this area is not open to the general public.

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Key features

Butia yatay palm groves

Conservation of native yatay palm groves with associated natural grasslands

Natural grasslands on Cretaceous soils

Unique natural grasslands on soils of Cretaceous origin

Cretaceous sandstone ledges

Geological sandstone formations dating from the Cretaceous period

Livestock stocking rate management

Sustainable control and management of livestock stocking rates

Control of invasive alien species

Active invasive species control programmes

Flora and fauna monitoring

Ongoing monitoring of the area's biodiversity

Biodiversity recorded in Cerro de los Chivos

495

Flora species

24

Flora prioritised for conservation

74

Birds

9

Mammals

2

Reptiles

9

Amphibians

1

Priority tetrapods

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