I visited Tariquia over 16 years ago and was marveled by its wonders, I am sad and disappointed to learn that is under threat… ERBOL reports in http://www.hoybolivia.com: Loggers invade and settlers threaten Tariquia national reserve The head for the protection of the national reserve of Flora and Fauna [wildlife] Tariquia of the Department of…
Tag: National Parks
Does current Bolivia gov really think about the future and OUR environment? No!!
Pagina Siete’s editorial on a soon to be irreversible damage to our National Parks! Exploration in protected areas It is more than an intention. At the opening of the Oil and Gas Congress III, Vice President García Linera said clearly that by “respecting mother earth” the Government will not stop to the protected areas declaration,…
TIPNIS update, a session postponed due to lack of fuel for transport of delegates
ANF reports and appears in La Prensa: There was no fuel to transport the delegates They postponed a session of the TIPNIS Topics related to the road that will split the Park, must be analyzed at the meeting. Due to lack of fuel, it was postponed, at least by the space of a week, the…
TIPNIS: a colonial and unilateral Bolivian governmental sorry decision
Thia ia a good analysis of what the brave people of the TIPNIS had to endure. A relentless Bolivian central government to prove they are in command, despite the alleged ownership of their territory in the new constitution, the indigenous people are not only fighting for their domain but also are protecting OUR national park….
Students and teachers help protect the Otuquis Park
Otuquis is one of the most beautiful Pantanal site; an interesting article from El Deber: Text: Paura Rodriguez Leyton Photos: Enrique Canedo Students and teachers help protect the Otuquis Park This large wetland, shared by Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia retains a large amount of wild fauna and flora, now threatened by three regional mega projects…
UN worried on conflicts being generated due to the TIPNIS consultation process
Los Tiempos reports on the TIPNIS struggle with a relentless government decision to cut in half the indigenous territory and our National Park: United Nations concerned that the query is generating conflicts Coordinator resident of the United Nations system in Bolivia, Yoriko Yasukawa, expressed yesterday the concern about the course of the consultation in the…
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