The site has an extensive bio-diversity, since according to data Ecopark, the area has more than 375 plant species, 188 bird species (39 endemic and 149 migratory), 40 mammals, 19 reptiles and 13 amphibians.
The forest coverage is over 90% and has eight different types of vegetation, according to data obtained from ecological studies, developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, The Nature Conservancy and Ancona in 1996.
Less than 10% of the site is developed with shelters and deposits the remaining 90% remains undeveloped and densely forested, with predominantly steep terrain.
Was adopted by the Cabinet Council of Ecopark Panama is managed by a Board comprising representatives of the Rotary Club Panama Nordeste; GAIA Association for the conservation and management of biodiversity, the Pan American Association for the Conservation, the GeoSpatial Forestry and Economic Analysis Lab of the Southern Illinois University and the International Institute of Tropical Forest (IITF), USDA.
The creation of the Board, has been ratified by Resolution of Board of Directors of the Rotary Club Panama Nordeste, dated March 22, 2005.
Yiscel S. Yanguez P., Department of Information Ecoparque account today need the support of all to make this project a reality.
“For them it is of great interest spread to as many people this message, this way they ensure that a large segment of the population knows what is being done for the conservation of their forests, which in turn will greatly benefit everyone, “added Yanguez.
