The expansion of Selva de Ventanas Natural Reserve safeguards vital habitat in the biodiverse Andes for Critically Endangered and Endangered plant species. The Alto de Ventanas ecoregion provides habitat for rare magnolias and at least 13 Critically Endangered or Endangered orchid species, at least two of which are considered to be new to science Lepanthe s spp. The protected expansion contains 32 percent of the global population of the Ventanas Magnolia Magnolia polyhypsophylla , the most endangered tree species in the region with only 25 adult individuals known in the world.
This site is also home to seven endemic bird species, one endemic amphibian species and 26 narrow endemic plant species. It is also suspected that a Critically Endangered frog species Niceforonia adenobrachia also occurs in this area. George E. This acre expansion has greatly contributed to the creation of a protected biological corridor, with the goal of safeguarding 2, acres by Salvamontes Corporation will reintroduce plant species such as the Critically Endangered Ventanas Magnolia and Endangered Yarumal Magnolia to the expanded site, and the creation of a commercial nursery of native and ornamental species will help financially support the management of the reserve.
In addition, the conservation group will engage in community outreach and environmental education programs to promote the creation of nature reserves and consolidation of biological corridors in the Alto de Ventanas region. Header photo: A flower of the Ventanas Magnolia tree, of which only 25 individuals remain in the world.
Photo courtesty of Salvamontes Corporation. Box Warrenton, VA EIN: CFC This site uses cookies: Find out more. Okay, thank you!
