Animal rescue XX: Kinkajou (honey bear)

The kinkajou is much more inclined to walk upright, after surgery. Thanks to the team of veterinarians who donated their time and resources to this animal. Photo by Jeffrey McCrary.

For some people, seeing wildlife in its natural habitat is a marvel that should be cherished. Unfortunately, we as humans have been conditioned to react to the sight of a wild animal by trying to kill it. The urge to manifest one's dominance over weaker individuals can be seen all too often where wild animals and humans meet. Far too often, when some wild animal appears near people, someone takes it upon himself to try to cause the animal pain or death.

This scenario recently occurred in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve, resulting in a wounded wild animal of a species not often seen. A kinkajou (Potos flavus) was recently brought to us at Estación Biológica by the park guards in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. The animal had been severely injured, with deep cuts and abrasions to the face, both eyes badly damaged, and one paw almost completely severed. We placed it into a cage where it rested and soon arose to the smell of fruit. The animal devoured an entire banana and part of a watermelon, then went back into a trance.

A wounded kinkajou was recently found in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Photo Jeffrey McCrary

The injuries that the animal suffered could not have been given by another wild animal; some person or persons who meant the animal harm. His face had been struck with a hard object, perhaps a rock. A leg was nearly severed. The animal was blinded and lame, with deep wounds on the face and leg. Nonetheless, the animal was hungry and strong when it arrived at Estación Biológica.

We observed the animal for a day, and sought a veterinarian. Soon enough, a veterinarian volunteered the extensive services necessary to give the kinkajou an opportunity to survive. An eye was amputated, as was a foot. A badly infected wound on the cheek was cleaned and closed.

The enormous appetite of the kinkajou was manifested from the day it arrived. In spite of his extensive injuries to his nose and face, its sense of smell would lead him to any fruit placed in the cage. It ate ravenously.

The poor kinkajou was taken to a clinic where kind and caring veterinarians gave it a second chance at life. Without a paw and an eye, it is not clear what quality of life it may have in the future. The animal will be observed to see how it recovers, how much eyesight remains, and what conditions could be provided that will be good for the animal.

Gaia Program Director Jeffrey McCrary gives a banana to the wounded kinkajou, which is eaten quickly. Photo Andras Dorgai. 

The kinkajou (Potus flavus) is also called, in English, honey bear, for its rounded face, solid color, and tendency to eat sweet fruits. The species is found over a wide range in the tropics of the Americas, but is little seen because of its strongly nocturnal and arboreal tendencies. Its prehensile tail and feet make it at home in the trees. The kinkajou is superficially similar to monkeys and even cats, but is a close relative to the raccoon, both in the Family Mustelidae. Its diet is mostly fruit, in spite of long fangs and sharp claws which are used by other members of the same family to hunt. Although not particularly stealthy, its habits make it largely unknown to people who live with them nearby. Even the park guards at Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve had never seen a kinkajou before!

We can only speculate on the motivations of the culprits that harmed this poor animal. Perhaps they wanted to make it a pet, given that some famous people today even think having kinkajous as pets is a good thing. Perhaps it was a simple act of savagery, of anger and machismo that was not diluted by any other emotion than to show one's power over a harmless animal. Harming animals in the forest seems to be a pastime for far too many people.

The staff and Eco-Warrior Volunteers at Gaia are caring for it, giving the wounded animal food and cleaning up. We are in need of food-bananas, papayas, watermelon, dog food, beans and rice.... all of which require funding. We also need caregivers to spend there time as volunteers. More enclosures, cages, and even fencing materials are needed. You are welcome to scan through our blog entries to find more animal rescue accounts. Can you donate a small amount of your time or money to help us to care for this animal?

The kinkajou relaxes among the remains of several slices of watermelon after a feast. Photo Jeffrey McCrary.

We at Gaia think that providing a small refuge for wounded or mistreated,wild animals is vital to a protected, natural area. Many animals become injured or in need as a result of conflicts with humans over habitat that is supposedly dedicated for their use. Although the actual number of animals saved is low, they can provide the foundations for conversations and start people on the thought processes that may challenge one's view of nature here.

We need your participation to accomplish this. Please visit us at Estación Biológica Laguna de Apoyo, and meet the kinkajou and other rescue animals that we may helping. We want your support and participation, so please visit us!

Juju, as the kinkajou has been named, devours a banana within moments of sensing its presence. Photo Jeffrey McCrary.

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Taller de Biodiversidad con Instituto Juan José Díaz

Nosotros como equipo de personal de Gaia nos preocupamos por lo que piensa la gente en Nicaragua sobre la naturaleza. Desafortunadamente, mucha gente en Nicaragua piensa en serpientes con veneno mortal cuando piensan en el bosque. Invitamos a la comunidad siempre en nuestras actividades de investigación sobre los animales y la naturaleza en la Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo. AquÍ, presentamos unas fotos de un pequeño taller de biodiversidad de aves con jóvenes estudiantes de quinto año en el Instituto Juan José Díaz, que es el colegio para nuestros vecinos en la zona de la entrada principal a y dentro de la Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo.

Una joven examina una ave capturada en nuestro estudio. Foto Bart Verdick.

Los estudiantes acompañaron al campo a uno de los sitios de estudio donde una captura de aves con redes de neblina. Los estudiantes podían observar la operación de las redes y cuando se capturaba un ave, también podían observar cada individuo de cerca y aprender a manipularlos y anotar datos sobre cada uno.

Se retira de la red de neblina una ave para el estudio. Foto Bart Verdick.

En este taller, los jóvenes valoraban el trabajo técnico de campo en nuestro estudio de aves con redes de neblina, y luego consideraron las aves capturadas en las redes durante el curso de la mañana del taller.

Nicaragua necesita igualmente de científicos dedicados a estudiar y defender a la vida silvestre del país, y una sociedad conocedora y amante de las maravillas naturales del país. Cuando conocemos con la Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo, ya vemos que las maravillas son diversas, y no terminan con lasque se encuentran dentro del agua. Las aves de estos bosques son diversas y especiales.

El senzontle (Turdus grayi). Photo Bart Verdick.

Los participantes del taller, conducido en la Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo, vieron al proceso de captura, extracción de las redes, toma de datos, y inspección de las aves, y finalmente, su liberación para volver a sus actividades normales. Cuando se capturó un senzontle (Turdus grayi), los participantes apoyaron en la toma de datos y liberaron al animal a la conclusión de su observación.

Una mano joven libera al senzontle. Foto Bart Verdick.

Es doblemente importante desarrollar un afecto hacia el bosque cuando uno vive en la mera orilla de un gran monumento a la biodiversidad como la Laguna de Apoyo. Nos gusta participar en actividades con el Instituto porque lo vemos como una inversión en el futuro de esta laguna y sus bosques.

Los estudiantes preguntan a nuestro equipo de trabajo de campo sobre los estudios de aves. Foto Bart Verdick. 

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Hummingbirds III: Rufous-tailed Hummingbird chicks

Some things that happen in nature fill us with wonder. A newly born animal can be especially wondrous. Another spectacular natural being is the hummingbird, really any and all of them are magical. This week, Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds (Amazilia tzacatl) hatched at The Mountain School, giving us a beautiful gift and an opportunity to document their nesting characteristics, as well.

Tropical hummingbirds typically have two eggs. Both eggs in this Rufous-tailed Hummingbird nest hatched successfully, and were approximately one day old at the time of this photo. Photo Jeffrey McCrary. 

Hummingbirds have very small eggs, hence their chicks are inconceivably small. They are also very weak and fragile, so much so that it seems improbable that they would even accept food. These chicks really didn't even seem alive, but they were receiving food and attention constantly. FUNDECI/GAIA intern Pauline Pearse, with plenty of experience at handling chicks on nest, reviewed the chicks carefully, then returned them to their abode.

The chicks are being attended on a nest along a path at The Mountain School. The nest is only 1.2 m above ground, but deep in the vegetation and difficult to see. Photo Pauline Pearse.

Two Rufous-tailed Hummingbird nests were located, and both clutches hatched at the same time. Their small cups were located near walkways with considerable foot traffic around, both in tiny cups with lots of spider web and fine material. One of the nests contained thin strips of plastic.

Pauline Pearse holds the two hummingbird chicks (Amazilia tzacatl) approximately one day after hatching. Photo Jeffrey McCrary. 

The backs of the chicks were covered with sparse, reddish hairs, and no feathers were evident yet. Although both were small, one was considerably larger than the other, perhaps having hatched first and gotten a head start on feeding. Moss and lichens decorated the exteriors of both nests.

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird nest with day-old chicks in an ornamental plant. Photo Jeffrey McCrary.

Another nest was found in plain view, at 1.8 m above the ground on a cedar (Cupressus lusitanica) hedge along a walkway next to the communal kitchen. The chicks were also healthy and their care seemed to be vigorous.

The FUNDECI staff discussed that evening, the different threats to the nests, mainly predators which would eat the chicks, unwitting workers involved in yard maintenance, and even children who may not respect the fragility of these marvelous nests and chicks. This was perceived as an excellent educational opportunity for the children of the farm workers living in the Casas Ecologicas.

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird sitting on nest with two recently-hatched chicks. Photo Pauline Pearse.

These nests were discovered while we were engaged in another study in the area, a typical example of the serendipity that results from good work in a dedicated fashion. We left the nests to be observed another day.

We were appreciative to get the opportunity to see this bird nest at The Mountain School, in Matagalpa where it is common. This species is rare in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve.

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Illegal traffic in Nicaraguan wildlife III: Wild animals for sale

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Laguna de Apoyo in Mongabay

Here is the text from an article by our volunteer and student of Apoyo Spanish School, Elizabeth Loudon, which appeared in Mongabay.

Foto L. Eisenberg.

Laguna de Apoyo, a volcanic crater lake between two of Nicaragua’s most populated cities, is known as a tourist destination for locals and backpackers. This section of  tropical dry forest is part of a corridor that is vital for many long and short distance migrations. Unbeknownst to many visitors, this site is also rich in pre-Columbian history and biodiversity. Ancient Chorotega petroglyphs remain intact and often unvisited, wrapped in the roots of chilamate trees. The vibrant Turquoise Browed Motmot, the national bird of Nicaragua, can be sighted eating Jacote fruits when they are in season.

Since the creation of the reserve in 1991, Estacion Biologica Proyecto Ecologico has produced research and partnered with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources  to protect the threatened ecosystem. Currently funded by the Nicaraguan Organization FUNDECI, it is the only research facility in the reserve. This protected area is home to a variety of flora and fauna, some of which evolved inside the 24,000 year old crater. Many unique species of fish have been discovered within the freshwater laguna, but there are still plants and animals that are yet unstudied.

Unfortunately, Estacion Biologica struggles against development and environmental degradation within the reserve as scientists and volunteers from around the world attempt to learn about this seldom studied ecosystem. Funding can be scarce for research and outreach programs, and there are many paradigms to battle. Promoting awareness and providing environmental education for the community is a massive effort. Considering the problems with waste disposal nationwide, the Nicaraguan Government has recently adopted slogans in an attempt to encourage people not to litter. While this represents a step in the right direction, there is much progress left to make before Nicaragua adopts an anti-littering culture.

Estacion Biologica is allied with the local high school, which has recently begun to collect plastic bottles for recycling. The teachers and students benefit from the money that the recycling earns, as well as from the value of the program for teaching the benefits of environmental sustainability. The students within the local schools often participate in service activities like lake clean ups and reforestation projects. This type of community engagement allows them to gain experience caring for the Laguna.

Photo L. Eisenberg.

The shores of the Laguna de Apoyo, although cleaner than other Nicaraguan lakes, are still littered with plastic debris left by visitors. The government has provided trash cans within the reserve, but many people don’t use them. According to Dr. Jeffrey McCrary, the Director of Estacion Biologica, “The situation in Nicaragua parallels the situation in the United States 50 years ago…It’s a tough problem. It’s sort of seen as a victimless crime by a lot of people.”

Teaching Earth Rights and helping Nicaraguan youth to see the interconnectedness of actions and environmental impacts is no small task. While we are all victims of the tragedy of the commons, it is especially challenging to address environmental issues in developing countries.  Problems such as deforestation and waterway pollution, common to many developing countries, weigh heavily on Nicaragua. While the government is responding to some of these problems, it faces many economic challenges that often inhibit preservation efforts. The Laguna de Apoyo Reserve is just one at risk area, among the 78 protected areas in the contry.  Nicaragua is the poorest country in the the Western Hemisphere behind Haiti, but it contains many biodiversity sites that require protection.

In spite of the many challenges, many small organizations like Estacion Biologica continue to make a small but meaningful impact.The increasing popularity of Nicaragua for tourism could represent a threat to the environment, but perhaps it is possible to nurture a symbiotic relationship between tourism and nature. Laguna de Apoyo is a hidden gem that retains a rare exotic charm. Tourists are attracted by the opportunity to watch howler monkeys feasting on mangoes in the trees above their heads. The fireflies come out in abundance at night, especially before the rain. Hopefully, with the efforts of local nonprofits like FUNDECI, these environmental treasures can be preserved for future generations.

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Invitation: Human impacts on the fauna of Laguna de Apoyo

The public is invited to this presentation on the human impacts on fauna in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve, Nicaragua. The presentation by Mara McPartland and Jeffrey McCrary, is held at the Escuela Luis Alfonso Velazquez in Laguna de Apoyo 23 July, 2013.

Howler monkeys face dangers in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve

Even in fairy tales, not all endings are happy. This week, we were witnesses to a tragic story with a silver lining. Along the northern shore of Lake Apoyo, howler monkeys have proliferated, so much so, that Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve is now among the best locations in Nicaragua for monkey watching. Golden-mantled howler monkeys regularly enter the areas where housing was constructed in the 1960's and 1970's, between the access road and the lake. (White-faced capuchin monkeys also inhabit our area, but are fewer and occupy very limited ranges.) This means they are entering yards of homes and coming into contact with electric transmission wires. As a group of monkeys moved through the forest and into a neighboring yard, one female monkey managed to cross wires and was electrocuted. When we learned of the event, we were mobilized to do what we could. When we arrived on the scene, the lifeless body of the monkey was still attached to the electric wires, which had shorted out and no longer carrying current. Clinging to her waist was a terrified baby, still very alive.

This baby golden-mantled howler monkey clings to her lifeless mother. Photo by Susana de Winne.

We asked ourselves whether the infant monkey had survived. Mother and baby were about five meters above the ground, the mothers tail and paw locked around the wire and the baby clinging to her mother's lifeless body. After several minutes, the baby monkey raised her head and blinked. We didn't know what to do next, but we were happy to know that one life may not be lost.

Tense moments when a baby monkey's life was at risk. Photo by Susana de Winne.

We were concerned the baby would fall with or without her mother, and suffer a bad injury or death. Additionally, the monkeys had now attracted the attention of several neighbors, and we were also concerned that the wrong neighbors would capture and keep the monkey as a pet. The baby howler monkey was disoriented and anything was possible. We quickly installed a sheet beneath the wires to catch the animals in case the grip of the dead mother would release. And we watched and waited.

The baby monkey continues to cling to her mother. Photo by Susana de Winne.

After another half-hour, the infant monkey 

After another half-hour, the infant monkey climbed off her mother and into the nearby trees. We contemplated whether we should capture the baby, while the baby continued to move. Soon, she was in a tall tree, and we sighed from relief. There are folks who would not hesitate to capture her if they could, to enslave her to the pet trade, a fate nearly as bad as death. We only hoped the infant would quickly reintegrate with her troop, which had departed after the horrible death of the poor mother monkey.

Electrocution by electric utility wires is perhaps the greatest factor in mortality of howler monkeys and other animals in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Photo by Susana de Winne.

While we watched the infant monkey, the unscrupulous people who had gathered knocked down the dead mother monkey from the electric cable. We returned to recover her body and prevent others from selling her or using her body for any other purpose. We lingered while watching her body lying on the sheet where she had fallen. Her tail and two limbs were locked in their contracted positions, an adaptation among these animals to allow them to sleep in trees without falling. There were small burns on her hands and tail, otherwise, she looked a perfect specimen in the prime of her life. No fleas or mites were jumping from her body, no injuries or scars were evident. Her half-opened eyes betrayed her final moments when death stole her away. Her breast was full, vainly awaiting her offspring.
We recovered her body, from which we will conserve her skin and skull for scientific and educational purposes. It is our hope to make Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve safe and prosperous for the wild animals which need its forests and water. Part of what we do, at times, is no more than give witness to what we see.
Life is hard for humans, and even harder for wildlife. Mortality among monkeys is very high, from our casual observations, sometimes from falling from trees, other times from the cruelty of people, and sometimes, electric wires. Our electrical connections in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve need protectors to save wildlife from the risks of electrocution. Too often, arboreal animals are killed by the wires. FUNDECI/GAIA has discussed the issue of electric transmission wires with MARENA and will be seeking solutions to the risks to wildlife by this modern convenience of man. It is the least we owe our wild neighbors. After all, we live in their yard, not vice versa!

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Animal rescue X: Southern Spotted Skunk

Wounded, sick and lost animals seem to appear all the time, from just about anywhere. Our wonderful rangers at Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve today brought a baby Southern Spotted Skunk (Spilogale angustifrons) to our door. Our fear of its repulsive and persistent odor was gradually defeated, as he did not smell nor did he threaten us. We took the baby skunk from its cardboard box, and gave him a once-over. Or to be more accurate, the little skunk gave Gaia Program Director Jeffrey McCrary a once-over, more than once!

Southern Spotted Skunk. Photo by Pablo Somarriba.

Wildlife such as this is abundant in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve, but we don't get opportunities to see skunks up close. Jeffrey and the little skunk made peace, and actually got along quite famously.

The baby skunk sleeps in Jeffrey's hands. Photo by Pablo Somarriba.

The baby skunk was found with a parent in a rock wall inside the urban center of Masaya, and was captured and taken away by the rangers, who did not remove the adult. Prudent choice probably, as skunks invariably spray when upset. Even though Masay is among the largest cities in Nicaragua, it is surrounded by forests, and wildlife can easily find its way into the urban areas. He had been injured, evidently by someone trying to harm him by striking him.

The left eye of the baby Southern Spotted Skunk has been struck and is swollen. Photo by Pablo Somarriba.

The Southern Spotted Skunk is quite common in our area. This skunk will be released near Estacion Biologica when we think he has a good chance to survive in the wild. Meantime, we will need to provide him with a lot of attention to assure access to water and food, a clean space, exercise, and hopefully, soon he will be in the wild again.

Our interns gathered fruits from the forest at Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve while the skunk posed for a photo session. Photo by Pablo Somarriba.

The skunk hasn't sprayed yet! Photo by Pablo Somarriba.

Southern Spotted Skunks are common in Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve. Photo by Pablo Somarriba.

The baby skunk seems to be healthy, in spite of a bruised eye. Photo by Pablo Somarriba. 

The skunk tries a different kinds of foods. He went for water and jocotes. Photo by Pablo Somarriba.

In the video below, the little skunk is making some curious noises! He sounds like a squeaky ball bearing. 

This baby still fits in a single hand! Photo by Pablo Somarriba. 

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Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve gets Management Plan

Laguna de Apoyo and the volcanic crater in which is lies have been decreed a part of the National System of Protected Areas since April,1991 (Decreto 42-91). Nonetheless, the Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve has been without management guidelines until 19 years later. With the stroke of a pen, the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment (MARENA), Juanita Argenal, approved the pioneering, first management plan for the reserve. This document was the result of a team of specialists coordinated by Jeffrey McCrary, and involving the staff of FUNDECI/GAIA in technical and strategic issues. The management plan development project was managed administratively by CLUSA and financed by the Spanish National Parks Authority. This management plan, furthermore, was groundbreaking in the context of Nicaraguan natural resource management documents, for two reasons: the plan included a professional treatment of the wild natural resources present, with extensive, accurate species lists; the plan treated the needs of the community in more than a dozen meetings in which the logical framework strategy was applied to identify needs and determine programs and actions to meet the community needs. The following article is taken from La Prensa, April 6, 2010, reporting the official inauguration of the management plan.

Ésta es la realidad de la laguna de Apoyo. Si el plande manejo es implementado, podría revertirse.
LA PRENSA/CORTESÍA PELTIER BARAHONA

Nacionales | martes 6 de abril 2010

Laguna de Apoyo con plan de manejo

Casi 20 años después de haber sido declarada área protegida, la Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo logró “obtener” su propio plan de manejo, lo que en teoría debe garantizar el balance de sus recursos naturales con el desarrollo de los municipios que la poseen.

 Así lo dio a conocer La Gaceta, Diario Oficial, el mes pasado, al publicar la resolución ministerial 001-2010 del Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales (Marena).

 Algunas de las instituciones que trabajaron en el plan de manejo celebraron la resolución, sin embargo, esto es apenas la teoría, ya que en la práctica la situación podría ser la misma que en el resto de áreas protegidas del país.

 Para garantizar una verdadera protección de la laguna de Apoyo los cinco municipios que comparten su territorio se comprometieron a incluir el plan de manejo en sus planes de ordenamiento territorial, según Tania Guillén, técnica ambiental de la Asociación de Municipios Integrados por la Cuenca y Territorios de la Laguna de Apoyo de Nicaragua (Amictlan).

 A juicio de Guillén, lo más importante de la resolución ministerial es que impide nuevas urbanizaciones dentro del cráter.

 Esto está plasmado en el inciso 15 del artículo 6 —de un total de 24—, que entre sus prohibiciones incluye que no se puede “lotificar y construir obras o proyectos de desarrollo con fines urbanísticos”.

 Este punto es catalogado como clave por Amictlan, porque hasta ahora diferentes urbanizaciones o constructoras se aprovechaban de los vacíos de las leyes generales que se relacionan con el medio ambiente, para realizar sus planes sin garantías ambientales.

Entre otras normativas se encuentra la prohibición de utilizar el agua para riego, consumo humano o de animales.

 Tanto este punto como el anterior aparentan ser extremos, pero en realidad se intenta proteger a quienes intenten aprovecharse de la laguna.

 Como el caso de las urbanizaciones, porque las pendientes del cráter son muy inestables y la zona es sísmica, de modo que habitar el lugar es catalogado como peligroso.

 En cuanto al uso del agua, esto se debe a sus características físicas, ya que se trata de una laguna que tiene casi tanta sal como el mar, de modo que no es conveniente darle todo tipo de usos.

 Guillén insistió en que el plan de manejo se convertirá en una de las principales herramientas de las alcaldías de Diriá, Diriomo, Catarina, San Juan de Oriente y Granada, para realizar el ordenamiento territorial en la zona núcleo y área de amortiguamiento.

 Para Peltier Barahona, miembro del Fondo Natura, dedicado a temas ambientales, el reto ahora es implementar el plan de manejo.

 Esto se debe a que el mismo no se limita a prohibiciones, sino que además contempla objetivos relacionados con el desarrollo sostenible, que significa obtener beneficios económicos del área sin sacrificar el medio ambiente.

 Jeffrey McCrary, ex director del programa para lograr el plan de manejo, también celebró la resolución, pero advirtió que la información que sirve de base para el mismo hoy en día podría estar siendo mal utilizada.

McCrary se refirió a detalles como nombrar de forma equivocada algunas de las especies endémicas de la laguna.

Por lo pronto, los municipios que comparten el área de la reserva natural se alistan para realizar propuestas de proyectos que garanticen la conservación de la flora y fauna del lugar, especialmente la endémica, y mejorar su situación.

Puntos claves

• La resolución ministerial 001-2010 del Marena, que aprueba el plan de protección y manejo de la Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo, está compuesta por siete artículos.

Sin embargo, el más importante es el sexto, ya que establece prohibiciones que eran urgentes para las alcaldías y las ONG que impulsaban el plan de manejo.

Entre los puntos del sexto artículo se destacan el 1, sobre la abstención del uso de sus aguas; el 6, que prohíbe el uso de lanchas de motor; el 7, que veda la tala de árboles; el 8, contra la cacería de animales; el 11, sobre cambio de uso de suelos; el 15, sobre la prohibición de urbanizaciones; del 7 al 17, que evitan rellenos sanitarios. En total son 24.

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2010

May 11

04:06p.m

Ruth Corea dice:

Lo que yo pienso hacerca de la laguna de apoyo es que si todas las leyes se cumplieran no solo beneficiaria a un municipio sino a todos. Hay que informarle a la gente con lo que puede aportar para que la laguna no desaparesca como por decir usted la visita no bote la basura en el agua ni cerca de ella botela en un recipiente donde se deposite la basura, cuidemos nuestro planeta, y hay que informarle al presidente Daniel Ortega que muchas personas no cumplen las leyes...

2010

Abr 07

08:56p.m

cacique Diriagen dice:

De esta resulucion solo catarina se veneficia ya que en el Diria los invercionista habian puesto mando de control, no dejavan cazar repararon la carretera pero unos cuantos vendidos del Diria se prestaron para seguirle la corriente a los sandinista y con eso jodieron el projecto y ahora no tiene trabajo los dirialenos y quien fue el gran venificiado los de ctatarina. Nosotro los dirialenos no los dejamos y ese projecto va tarde o temprano viva el Diria jodido

2010

Abr 07

07:46p.m

giovanni ugarte dice:

Si a esta reserva se le pusieran garitas de entrada y control de acceso, y si esos lugares fueran atendidos por gringos como parte del sistema de administracion de conglomerados judios, nosotros los nicaraguenses llegariamos a divertirnos de lo lindo, pagando y siguiendo las reglas impuestas al visitante. Iriamos a pagar por ver lo que es nuestro, nos portariamos civilizadamente y ninguno de nosotros escribiria chochadas en esta seccion. El nica se muere por alabar a los gringos judios. Matamama

2010

Abr 07

03:21p.m

Gustavo Delpais dice:

Entre mas actividades exista alrededor de esta laguna, mas contaminacion habra en ella, las contrucciones de viviendas, fertilizantes, quimicos, aguas negras, gasolina, etc, buscaran tarde o temprano el camino a esta bella laguna, todo esto sera heredado por nuestros hijos, para desgracia de ellos, debido a nuestra falta de conciencia. Solamente buscamos lo nuestro, solamente sabemos destruir, no sabemos dar vida

2010

Abr 07

01:52p.m

velador dice:

cerca del bajadero de diria en la costa por un rio esta una construccion que es de los dueños de sinsa estan descargando piedra cantera para seguir la construccion de una casa eso esta ala orilla de la laguna por el lado de la posa todo Diria la conoce dice que la habian multado con 50.000 cordobaspero ya tienen material para seguir la construccion esto con la venia de la alcaldia de Diria parece que hay billetes de por medio tambien un canadiense agarra agua de ese rio para su hotel pipa verd

2010

Abr 07

01:31p.m

lopez dice:

los del marena son unos sin verguenza ya que con mordidas se deforesta en esa laguna

2010

Abr 07

11:42a.m

KM Gutierrez dice:

¡Enhorabuena por este otro gran proyecto q demuestra q Nicaragua va firmemente en camino a la madurez ecológica aún con todo y la politiqueria barata! Empero, este también debería incluir la zona fuera del cráter para que sea completamente exitoso (pq en esta toma se ve desarborizado) y principalmente involucrar al campesinado dándole trabajo como guardabosque para que tenga una fuente de ingresos fija, tome conciencia en conservar el ambiente y especialmente ayude a prevenir su destrucci

2010

Abr 07

09:49a.m

Ada Baltodano dice:

Excelente, el Instituto para el Desarrollo Sostenible INDES también ha realizado trabajos referentes a las áreas protegidas que han demostrado lo necesario de estas medidas.

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