Strengthening the protection of the Concession, which is more vulnerable in times of economic crisis

At the beginning of this year, the park warden teams are reinforcing their vigilance tools and setting up floating barriers at the entrances to the reserve, the most coveted of which is undoubtedly located in the Romayna sector.

Romayna is a breeding ground for arahuana paiche, an endemic fish whose size and price attract many fishermen to this isolated and particularly well-preserved area. The fish grow happily and sometimes reach more than 1m50. In this area there are still trees that are hundreds of years old, some of which are in danger of extinction. Among others, the shihuahuaco and the mahogany are the first victims of this intensive and uncontrolled cutting outside the reserve.

This year the pressure on the area is stronger than ever, the economic situation of the country is weakened by the current health crisis and many inhabitants of the region are looking for means of subsistence. To date, several expeditions by park rangers have already taken place to dislodge the offenders, all with success.