Madidi is at serious risk due to the introduction of African palm | El Madidi está en serio riesgo por el ingreso de palma africana

By El Diario:

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS WERE IN PLAZA MURILLO YESTERDAY. PHOTO: EL DIARIO

Madidi, one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, is at serious risk due to the introduction of African palm, asserted environmentalist Daniela Arratia.

In contact with the media, Arratia stated that protected areas must be safeguarded, and one entity responsible for this task is the National Service of Protected Areas (Sernap), which still does not have a designated principal authority.

Regarding this, Arratia said that they are awaiting the appointment of a suitable person at Sernap, someone who understands protected areas and works for the benefit of wildlife.

“We cannot allow more acts of corruption in an entity that must safeguard protected areas, such as Madidi, one of the most diverse areas in the world,” she affirmed.

She also pointed out that park rangers currently work under precarious conditions, with temporary contracts that do not guarantee job stability.

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