In the province of Salta, northern Argentina, the Urundel forest faces decreasing pressure from deforestation and degradation. Agricultural expansion, fire, and illegal activities threaten this privately owned native forest. The region’s rich biodiversity is at risk, underscoring the need for targeted efforts to conserve ecosystems and reduce emissions at source.
The Selva de Urundel REDD+ Project focuses on protecting the native forest and biodiversity of the Urundel Forest in Oran Department, Salta Province, northern Argentina. Its significance lies in conserving part of the Yungas Biosphere Reserve, recognised under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB). The unique, fragmented distribution of the Yungas mountain ranges creates ideal conditions for supporting exceptional biological diversity, making this project especially valuable.
The project aims to avoid 9,647 hectares of deforestation, reducing emissions by an estimated 351,364 tCO₂e annually. Emission reductions will be achieved by preventing forest loss through measures such as fire prevention and control, tackling illegal activities like hunting, logging, and grazing, and providing training and capacity building. The project also works with institutions to encourage alternative land uses, including ecotourism and scientific research.
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| Impact Description | The project aims to avoid 9,647 hectares of deforestation, reducing emissions by an estimated 351,364 tCO₂e annually. Emission reductions will be achieved by preventing forest loss through measures such as fire prevention and control, tackling illegal activities like hunting, logging, and grazing, and providing training and capacity building. The project also works with institutions to encourage alternative land uses, including ecotourism and scientific research. |
| Solution Description | The Selva de Urundel REDD+ Project focuses on protecting the native forest and biodiversity of the Urundel Forest in Oran Department, Salta Province, northern Argentina. Its significance lies in conserving part of the Yungas Biosphere Reserve, recognised under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB). The unique, fragmented distribution of the Yungas mountain ranges creates ideal conditions for supporting exceptional biological diversity, making this project especially valuable. |
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