Concepto técnico para el registro del predio MAPUL como Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil, Dagua, Valle del Cauca

The reserve is situated at an elevation of 1385 meters above sea level, with a total area of 6.6 hectares. The reserve is characterized by a Bosque Medio Seco en Montaña Fluviogravitacional (BOHHUMH) ecosystem, which is well-conserved with trees ranging from 10 to 12 meters in height. The reserve is bounded by the carretera Simón Bolívar to the east, the predio del señor Miguel Vásquez to the west, the predio de los herederos del señor Jaime Bonilla to the north, and the herederos de las señora Carmelina Villota and the predio de la señora Tulia Collazos to the south. The reserve is home to a variety of plant species, including otobo, palmas, cucharos, mamey, jigua, nogal cafetero, mortiño, higuerón, carbonero, and arrayán. The reserve is also home to a variety of animal species, including those that inhabit the Bosque Medio Seco en Montaña Fluviogravitacional ecosystem. The reserve is an important habitat for these species, and its conservation is crucial for maintaining biodiversity in the region. The reserve is owned by the Villota family, who acquired it in 1991 as a family inheritance. The family has been involved in conservation efforts, including the development of senderos ecológicos and the conservation of native vegetation. The reserve is also home to a quebrada (stream) that supplies the acueducto (water supply system). The reserve is located in a region with a high degree of biodiversity, and its conservation is crucial for maintaining the region's ecological integrity. The reserve's BOHHUMH ecosystem is well-conserved, with no signs of deforestation or habitat destruction. The reserve's conservation is also important for maintaining the region's water cycle, as the quebrada that runs through the reserve supplies the acueducto. The reserve's conservation is also important for the local community, as it provides a source of income through ecotourism and sustainable forest management. The reserve's conservation is also important for maintaining the region's cultural heritage, as it is home to a variety of plant and animal species that are important to the local community. The reserve's conservation is being carried out through a variety of initiatives, including the development of a management plan and the establishment of a conservation committee. The reserve's conservation is also being supported by a variety of organizations, including the Corporación Autónoma Regional del Valle del Cauca and the Fundación Gaia. The reserve's conservation is also important for maintaining the region's ecological services, including the provision of clean water and air, and the regulation of the climate. The reserve's conservation is also important for maintaining the region's biodiversity, including the conservation of plant and animal species that are important to the local community.