CONSERVATION INVESTMENT STRATEGY - FOR RESIDENT AND MIGRATORY BIRDS OF THE CHOCÓ-ANDEAN

to gather the information required to build the situational Northwestern Ecuador, in the provinces of Esmeraldas, model and results chain forming the basis of the theory of Carchi, Imbabura and Pichincha (18,542 km2). [...] D expansion and mining concessions throughout the The situational model at the root of the present strategy Northwestern region of Ecuador is threatening the highlights several of the above threats, such as the expansion This document aims to consolidate itself as a strategic ecological integrity of unique ecosystems, as well of the agricultural frontier, the logging industry, and mining. [...] In the province of Esmeraldas, where the rate of deforestation provision for the “Rights of Nature” and voted in favor of is highest, attempts have been made to link scientific protecting the Chocó cloud forest of Los Cedros in the As part of the government initiatives financed through information on threatened birds to proposed actions for province of Imbabura (Constitutional Court of Ecuador, in. [...] Campaign for responsible and decontamination of water, waste management, and the and protection of the Chocó-Andean ecosystems and reduction of threats such as hunting, illegal trafficking, and communities and inhabitants is key to the execution of this ownership and control of feral domestic animals (dogs and local subsistence needs. [...] Science-based program for the ER 8.1 Companies present in the region are committed to restoration of vegetation cover to generate connectivity the conservation of forests and biodiversity and desire to between remnant forest patches and riparian forest in the contribute financially to restoration activities and campaigns Chocó – Andes of Ecuador.