Propuesta de conservación y uso sustentable para el parque Yasuní Land en la parroquia urbana Puerto Francisco de Orellana – Ecuador

Abstract

Biodiversity loss is a global problem produced by anthropogenic activities, which are destroying species habitats, which are destroying the habitats of species. This led to species extinction and loss of ecosystem services, as clean food, water and air provision. These resources are fundamental to ecosystems sustainability, and life quality, highlighting the importance of their conservation and management in human growth midst and human development. Besides, the aim of this research was to elaborate a conservation and sustainable program for conservation and sustainable for Yasuní Land Park in Puerto Francisco de Orellana urban parish, implemented in three stages. first, a socio-environmental diagnosis was carried out, which revealed the park provided ecosystem benefits like: species refuge, pollination species refuge, pollination, food production, among others. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parish inhabitants, which showed 56% of surveyed were unaware about environmental benefits offered by the park. Finally, a participatory workshop with focused groups, based on five strategic lines: waste management, water management, agricultural management, water management, agricultural management, tourism management, and flora management. As a result, conservation and sustainable use strategies were established, such as: composting and recycling installation areas, water catchment systems, sustainable agriculture tours, mindfulness activities in nature, and native species reforestation, among others. Finally, it was concluded that there is a knowledge gap regarding about the park, proposing to increase environmental education, due to the participatory workshop showed a widespread willingness to contribute to the park conservation, which led to several proposal actions according to each strategic line.