Daniel Renison
Restoration of Polylepis Mountain Woodlands in the Sierras Grandes of Cordoba, Argentina
| Town/Region | Country | Categories | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierras Grandes of Cordoba | Argentina | Central and Latin America, Forests, Plants | 12 Sep 2002 |
The restoration of Polylepis australis mountain woodlands in the Sierras Grandes of Córdoba (Argentina) is important because the distribution of this species has been greatly reduced, and its woodlands hold many endemic species. Additionally, most of the rivers of the region are born in these mountains, and Polylepis woodlands protect soils from erosion. In 1997 Daniel Renison started a Conservation and Reforestation project, which has involved over 2,000 volunteers (including children from 5 schools) in planting almost 6,000 trees. He is now aiming to:
(1) finish the reforestation of a 30 ha valley;
(2) set up three new reforestation experiments;
(3) do a two day flora and fauna workshop in 6 rural schools.
Contact the team at drenison@com.uncor.edu