Permanent Commission for the South Pacific and Island Conservation Sign MOU to Protect Marine and Coastal Areas in the Southeast Pacific (CPPS)
This historic agreement aims to protect the marine and coastal areas of the Southeast Pacific.
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Published on
February 20, 2016
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Located in the Pacific Ocean between the Andes and Oceania, the island of Robinson Crusoe, Chile has a unique flora which draws from these two distinct ecozones. The island was once dotted with endemic palm, sandalwood trees, colorful nectar-bearing plants, and edible “cabbage palms” (a type of overgrown daisy). Several unique plants have been lost forever and many more are on the brink of extinction due to herbivory by introduced animals and competition with invasive plants. The forest plays an important role in maintaining a healthy island, preventing erosion, and storing fresh water for the human and animal communities. Through the removal of invasive plants in sensitive forest groves, we are working with partners to preserve this extraordinary ecosystem and restore the balance of nature.
Ubicada en el Océano Pacífico entre Los Andes y Oceanía, la isla de Robinson Crusoe, Chile, tiene una flora única que proviene de estas dos ecorregiones. La isla, en el pasado contaba con una gran cantidad de sándalos, una palma endémica, coloridas plantas con néctar, y “coles” comestibles. Muchas plantas únicas se han perdido para siempre y muchas más están al borde de la extinción debido a la herbívora de animales introducidos y la competencia con plantas invasoras. El bosque juega un rol importante para mantener una isla saludable, prevenir la erosión, y almacenar agua dulce para las comunidades de animales y seres humanos. A través de la remoción de plantas invasoras en lugares sensibles del bosque, trabajamos con socios para preservar este ecosistema único y restaurar el balance de la naturaleza.
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