Riparian ForestNatural grassland

La Palma

A broad biological corridor linking riparian forests, natural grasslands and stony ground

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Since

2012

Location

Cerro Largo

1,054 ha

Protected ecosystems

2

Category

Conservation Area

About the reserve

It covers a broad area of riparian forests and riparian zones along the Pablo Paez stream, connected to stony natural grasslands.

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This reserve does not welcome visits

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

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Key features

Native forests and natural grasslands

In a very good state of conservation with very good natural connectivity

Livestock management

Management of livestock stocking rates to maintain the ecosystem's balance

Invasive species control

Control of invasive alien species to protect native biodiversity

Continuous monitoring

Flora and fauna monitoring to track conservation status

Biodiversity recorded in La Palma

419

Flora species

18

Flora prioritised for conservation

119

Birds

18

Mammals

9

Reptiles

5

Amphibians

5

Priority tetrapods

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Threatened

Tortuga de Canaleta

Acanthochelys spixii

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Isoetes de Eckman

Isoetes ekmanii

A rare aquatic plant of the Isoetaceae family

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