Diagnóstico Socioambiental del uso de la fauna nativa en el Bosque Protector Corazón de Oro-región sur del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This study was conducted from July to October 2007 in eleven neighborhoods located within the "Corazón de Oro" Protective Forest, situated between Loja and Zamora. The purpose of this study was to gather general information about native wildlife and its usage, assess the sustainability of its use, and evaluate the socio-economic contribution of wildlife. Data was collected through surveys administered to local inhabitants, with the information serving as a basis for future research on fauna. Seventeen species of wildlife identified by the population were recorded, with Cuniculus paca being the most well-known for its use as food, as well as Conepatus semistriatus and Tremarctos ornatus, which are known for their medicinal uses.