Riparian ForestParkland forestNatural grasslandTall grasslandsPalm groves

La Trinidad

The world's southernmost population of yatay palm

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Since

2005

Location

Río Negro

1,000 ha

Protected ecosystems

5

Category

Conservation Area

About the reserve

The reserve encompasses the world's southernmost Butia yatay palm groves, sandy and boggy natural grasslands, tall grasslands, riparian forests and parkland forests.

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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

Butia yatay palm groves

The world's southernmost Butia yatay palm groves, protected by law

Riparian and parkland forests

Native riparian and parkland forests with a high diversity of species

Diverse natural grasslands

Sandy and waterlogged natural grasslands with associated tall grasslands

Active management

Grazing management, monitoring of the palm population and control of invasive alien species

Biodiversity recorded in La Trinidad

513

Flora species

21

Flora prioritised for conservation

137

Birds

20

Mammals

11

Reptiles

13

Amphibians

2

Priority tetrapods

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