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NATIONAL SERVICE OF PROTECTED AREAS (SERNAP)

BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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ORIGINAL INDIGENOUS LAND PILÓN LAJAS

WHAT ARE PROTECTED AREAS?

Protected areas are land belonging to the Bolivian state, dedicated especially to the protection and conservation of all varieties of life that exists within them: plants, trees, wildlife, air, soil, water and in some cases indigenous and non-indigenous people of significant historical and social value. The management of these areas is achieved through various effective measures, such as legal remedies and the management plan of the protected area.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CREATION OF A PROTECTED AREA?

 

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF PROTECTED AREAS?

To conserve plants, trees, water, soil, natural resources and all living beings that exist within such areas, so that the children of our children and their future children can also enjoy these resources.

However, conservation is not only to conserve; it also involves managing various activities through norms and rules attached to the area.  These activities can generate permanent work for the populations of the area and a secure income for the families; for example: employment as park warden, technician, tourist guide, participant in ecotourism and artisan projects and wildlife management.

 

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They bring possibilities of:

 

HOW DOES A PROTECTED AREA OPERATE AND HOW IS IT DECLARED?

Protected areas function under the cover of a legal base of the Bolivian state.

 

WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF MANAGEMENT OF PROTECTED AREAS?

Protected areas have the following categories of management (in accordance with art.62 and 63 of the law no.1333, and art.19 of the supreme decree no.2478), which can be of national or departmental level:

 

WHAT IS A NATIONAL PARK?

It is an important area of land, where the protection of flora, fauna, landscapes and all natural resources that exist within is of national interest.

 

WHAT IS A WILDLIFE RESERVE?

It is an area of land with an aim of protection, management and sustainable use of wildlife, under vigilant control.

 

WHAT IS A NATURAL AREA OF INTEGRAL MANAGEMENT?

It is an area of land where projects of sustainable development by the populations can be established, while maintaining a balance with existing wildlife.

 

WHAT IS A NATIONAL MONUMENT?

It is a small area of land, whose primary objective is the preservation of remarkable natural resources of flora, fauna, landscape or geological formations, and paleontological sites (remains of prehistoric animals and plants).

 

WHAT IS A SANCTUARY?

It is an area of land, in which the protection of threatened and endangered species of flora and fauna is protected.

 

WHAT IS A RESERVE?

It is an area of land where all forms of life are conserved and maintained, such as plants, trees, wildlife, air, water and populations that live within it, constituting a development area.

 

WHO ADMINISTERS THESE AREAS?

The Bolivian state administers these areas, regulating the use of their natural resources.

 

WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE PROTECTED AREAS IN BOLIVIA?

The National Service of Protected Areas (SERNAP) which depends upon the Minister of Sustainable Development and Planning.

SERNAP Bolivia


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