Biophysical integrity of the Maisi-Yumuri protected area

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  • MSc. Hayler María Pérez-Trejo Unidad de Servicios Ambientales Alejandro de Humboldt
  • Norvis Hernández-Hernández Departamento Conservación Baracoa. Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt
  • Geovanys Rodríguez-Cobas Departamento Conservación Baracoa. Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt
  • Porfirio Correa-López Departamento Conservación Baracoa. Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt
  • Gerardo Begue-Quiala Unidad de Servicios Ambientales Alejandro de Humboldt

Keywords:

protected areas, integrity, biophysics, biota

Abstract

The present study was aimed to evaluate the current state of the biophysical integrity of the Maisí-Yumurí protected area for its possible official approval as a Protected Natural Landscape.  Plots of 10x10m were established with the purpose of making a study of the biota, flora and vegetation. The elements of the wild fauna were also raised in each rectangular plot. In addition, transects and points for animals’ observation and search in an equidistant way were made.  Rapid floristic and fauna inventories were carried out at the sampling points to identify as many species as possible in situ.  Several problems were found in the area, as well as affectations which coexist which could damage the global natural values ​​of this enclave; however, the most aggressive residual impacts consist in the imprints left by the new 4.5Km Yumurí-Jobo-Claro Road, made as a result of the passage of Hurricane Mathew in 2016.

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Published

2021-07-09

How to Cite

Pérez-Trejo, M. H. M., Hernández-Hernández, N., Rodríguez-Cobas, G., Correa-López, P., & Begue-Quiala, G. (2021). Biophysical integrity of the Maisi-Yumuri protected area. Man, Science and Technology, 25(3), 1–10. Retrieved from http://hct.cigetgtmo.co.cu/revistahct/index.php/htc/article/view/1163

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