Secure a New Protected Area for Rare Species in Argentina
Support More Work Like ThisSupport More Work Like ThisMining and agriculture encroachment threaten the survival of rare species found in Argentina’s magnificent Sierra de Famatina mountain range.
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Species at Risk
Crowned Solitary Eagle (EN), Riojan Mountain Frog (EN), Thorntail Mountain Lizard (VU), Taruca (VU)
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Carbon stored
6,202,366 mT*
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Partner
Natura Argentina
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Mining and agriculture encroachment threaten the survival of rare species found in Argentina’s magnificent Sierra de Famatina mountain range.
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Species at Risk
Crowned Solitary Eagle (EN), Riojan Mountain Frog (EN), Thorntail Mountain Lizard (VU), Taruca (VU)
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Carbon stored
6,202,366 mT*
*(metric tons of CO2 equivalents) -
Partner
Natura Argentina
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TBA Proposed Acres Conserved by
Designation
Please note that your donation may not be immediately reflected in the funding thermometer above.
TBA
Did you know?
Is the maximum wingspan of the Andean Condor
Argentina’s Sierra de Famatina mountain range is abundant in biodiversity and endemism. From lush lowlands and wetlands to soaring mountaintops of 20,500 feet elevation, the Famatina region provides the perfect home for threatened species including the Crowned Solitary Eagle (EN), Riojan Mountain Frog (EN) and the Andean Condor (VU).
This is the only place on Earth where the Famatina Chinchilla Rat is found. This small mammal is so elusive that its threatened status is yet to be discovered. This project will contribute to understanding the species’ habits and population status.
Habitat destruction and fragmentation resulting from mining and agriculture combined with unregulated tourism and hunting are the greatest threats to life here. Rainforest Trust and our local partner, Natura Argentina, are working to establish a new protected area that will provide a vital refuge for the imperiled and unique species living here.
Header photo: The Vulnerable Andean Condor, by Fominaya Photo
Explore the Sierra de Famatina Mountain Range
Andean Condor, by Eric Kilby
Famatinanthus decussatus, courtesy Natura International Argentina
The Thorntail Mountain Lizard, courtesy Natura International Argentina
The Endangered Crowned Solitary Eagle, by Ksenia Ragozina
Taruca or Andean Deer, by Milton Rodriguez
Safeguard Rare and Beloved Species in a New Protected Area
In addition to the Crowned Eagle and the Condor, the landscape is home to the Taruca (VU), a mid-sized deer native to the Andes in South America. Much beloved, it has been declared a National Natural Monument to represent Argentina’s natural and cultural heritage.
The proposed protected area is one of the most important zones for endemic plants in Argentina. There are 28 resident endemic plants found here, including the Sacansa, a shrub in the daisy family, that grows on sandstone outcrops found in the Famatina range.
Champion Local Communities’ Fight Against Mega-Mining
Rainforest Trust partner Natura Argentina has been working in the Sierra de Famatina region for more than eight years, engaging with community stakeholders, local NGOs and government officials to reach consensus on how they want to protect this territory. The creation of the Famatina protected area in Argentina is a historic opportunity to resolve the long-standing struggle of neighboring communities against mega-mining in this region.
Once the protected area is designated, eco- and cultural tourism livelihood programs will be developed with community members from the five municipalities around the proposed protected area.
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