Propuesta de un programa de manejo de aviturismo como herramienta para el uso sostenible y conservación del bosque protector Puyango

Abstract

The present researchproposes: to design a program of managment of the birdwatching for the Puyango Protector Forest, in the prvinces of Loja and El Oro; Through the use of experimental and experiential methods, and using bibliographig and field research techniques for the collection of information. Three stages were designed: the firs one corresponds to the market study that analyzes the current situation of the attractive activities, infrastructure, plant, and potential tourismo demand that would be willing to carry out activities related to the observation of birds. The second, through an ornithological inventory, identified 121 bird species with 31% endemism, which were recorded by counting points and transects in line; the biodiversity studies made it posible to identify the areas with a high potential for this activity, and determined the potentiality index for the birdwatching and their distances of alert and flight, thus establishing maximus ranges of approach. In the trird, the strategic framework is established, establishing guidelines for biodiversity conservation, environmental education, local development and tourism strengthening. Six subprograms and 14 projects are structured, with a total investment of $ 252,050.00 dollars; finally, operational planning is established for the implementation of the management program, which consist of activities to be carried out for each project within a period of five years. The birdwatching managment program establishes guidelines for the promotion of birdwatching activity and the protection of the bird-fauna present in the area. It is recommended that the Governing Administrations of the area follow up the proposed sub-programs.

Key words: management program, birdwatching, Puyango Protective Forest