Estrategias de conservación comunitaria en el Bosque Protector Cubilán, ubicado en las parroquias Sageo y Biblián (cantón Biblián) y Guapán (cantón Azogues), en la provincia de Cañar

Abstract

Abstract: This work was carried out in the Cubilán Protective Forest (BPC) located in Cañar. The objective Fundamental was to determine the community conservation strategies in the BPC and its contribution to state efforts. Surveys were conducted to determine the level of knowledge and participation of the communities in the area of ​​influence in the activities of PCB conservation. Conservation strategies were identified such as: reforestation, species monitoring habitats, environmental education and garbage collection/cleaning forest, however, when evaluating the effectiveness of management, it was determined that this is little satisfactory, which makes the area susceptible to external environmental factors or internal, making it highly vulnerable. This research serves as basis to know the reality of the BPC with the purpose of carrying out improvement actions focused on the conservation of the protected area.