Ecosystem Services in High Andean Wetlands

Ecosystem services provided by high Andean wetlands must be understood in order to ensure their conservation.  more...

A last chance for High Andean Grebes?

The wetlands of the High Andes are an evolutionary hotspot for the grebe family (Podicipedidae). This unique diversity is, however, rapidly being lost: in the past 30 years, 2 species have gone extinct and another 3 species are on the verge of extinction. Here we report on efforts to save three of these species, the [...]  more...

Refuge for fauna in the high Andes: Lake Poopó and Uru Uru

Lake Poopó’s area has decreased by 50% in the last 25 years, with serious consequences for the populations of resident and migratory waterbirds. The reasons for this decline are still being studied. An Action Plan for the integral management of the Ramsar site is being prepared, based on factors which affect, or could affect, different [...]  more...

Devenish, C., Diaz, D. F., Clay, R. P., Davidson, I. J. and Zabala, I. Y. (2009) Important Bird Areas of the Americas: Priority Sites for Biodiversity Conservation. BirdLife International

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Asociación Armonía (2011) Estado de conservación de las Aves en Bolivia (State of bird conservation in Bolivia). Asociación Armonía. Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.

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