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The Minam brought together authorities, experts and local communities to collect contributions that strengthen the protection of such ecosystems.TUMBES.- Around 5200 hectares of mangroves exist in the Tumbes region under different conservation modalities, according to the Ministry of Environment (Minam).
The National Sanctuary Los Mangroves de Tumbes (2972 ha), the Delta del Rio Tumbes Mangroves Environmental Conservation Area, Puerto Pizarro Bay (1927.84 ha) and the Mangroves Environmental Conservation Area of the Estero La Chepa Corrales (313.54 ha), are spaces that house marine biodiversity and also support activities such as artisanal fishing and local tourism.
The active participation of organized populations and local authorities is key to ensure that the conservation of mangroves is built from the vision of the community that inhabits the territory, based on ancestral knowledge and technical support, said the Director General of Biological Diversity of the Minam, Marco Arenas.
These findings will be part of the first situational diagnosis of mangrove ecosystems that Minam specialists are preparing, in order to generate information about the biological, physical and socio -economic state, to design strategies and guidelines aimed at their protection, restoration and sustainable use.
Together, Tumbes and Piura mangroves represent one of the most valuable ecosystems in our northern coast, according to the national map of Ecosystems of the Minam. Its ecological, economic and social importance is enormous: they function as natural barriers to storms and tsunamis, store carbon, provide food, and support traditional ways of life.
As part of the applied methodology, in coordination with the Environmental Management of the Regional Government of Tumbes, on Tuesday, July 15, the second decentralized workshop was held to collect technical and social supplies on this strategic and unique ecosystem in the Peruvian North.
In the appointment, 74 representatives of public and private institutions participated; Non -governmental organizations, local communities, fishermen, tour operators, universities and civil society. The Sernanp, the Mangroves de Tumbes, Imarpe, Marine of Peru, National Police, National Forest Police and local governments, among other actors involved.
The first stage of the diagnosis was carried out in Piura, on July 3, where he highlighted the experience of conservation of the mangroves of San Pedro de Vice.
Disorderly deforestation, pollution and expansion are frequent threats that put these ecosystems at risk.
