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In Piura, meeting was held with experts and institutions involved in their conservation.The Ministry of Environment (Minam) is developing the situational diagnosis of mangrove ecosystems. This is the first national study of its kind, through which precise information can be obtained on the physical, biological and socio -economic conditions of this vital ecosystem, in order to propose specific strategies and actions that contribute to its effective conservation and sustainability over time.
This research will be as a detailed radiography of mangroves, from their forest composition such as the red, white, prieto and pineapple mangrove to the opportunities for their sustainable management. It will be the starting point to make informed decisions and build public policies aimed at protecting the natural heritage of our north coast, said Claudia Zuleta Specialist of the General Directorate of Biological Diversity of the Minam.
He said that, with these initiatives, Peru advances towards an environmental management, participation and ecosystem justice. Taking care of the mangroves today is to protect the future of the generations that will come, he added.
Workshop
Precisely, on July 3, a workshop was held in Piura, where contributions from the provincial and district municipalities, the Regional Directorate of Production, of the National Service of Natural Protected Areas-Regional Sign, of the National University of Piura and local organizations were collected. The meeting, coordinated with the Regional Management of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, congregated more than 40 participants.
In Piura there are sustainable initiatives in the mangroves of San Pedro de Vice. They are part of the local identity and all social actors are very involved in their conservation. It is a great example that is important to replicate and climb, said the specialist.
Ecological, commercial and food impact
These coastal ecosystems are located exclusively in Tumbes and Piura; and are of ecological and social importance. They act as a natural barrier to possible storms, tsunamis and erosion processes. In addition, they play a vital role in the fight against climate change by capturing and storing large amounts of carbon in their soils and roots.
They also function as hatcheries and refuge of various marine species, many of them with high commercial and nutritional value that support artisanal fishing and contribute to the food security of local communities. They occupy 0.01% of the national territory, according to the national map of Ecosystems of the Minam.
They also provide natural resources and benefits (services) ecosystem that support traditional ways of life, especially in areas where economic alternatives are limited. However, they face some threats such as deforestation, pollution and unplanned urban expansion.
