Importancia de la caficultura en la conservación de la biodiversidad y sus servicios ecosistémicos en el Cantón Santa Cruz, provincia de Galápagos

Abstract

Abstract: Coffee growing is important in the conservation of biodiversity and services ecosystems. Galapagos, known for its rich diversity of terrestrial and marine species endemic and native; Agriculture, including coffee growing, contributes significantly to sustainability of the island region. Biodiversity in Galapagos presents complex gradients over time and space, influenced by factors such as plant formations, soil types, altitude, precipitation, temperature and human activity. Coffee farming offers ecosystem services crucial, such as habitat conservation, the creation of ecological corridors, the protection of soil and water, preservation of crop diversity and support for local economy. The richness and abundance of the entomofauna associated with the crops will be determined. coffee on an altitudinal gradient on Santa Cruz Island. As a methodology, the agricultural area that includes coffee crops; Three transects of 300 meters each were marked. one, and in each transect three sampling points were established, starting at: 0 m, 150 m and 300 m.