This unique reserve is located next to Sangay National Park and extends all the way from the foothills of the Sangay volcano (17,159 feet asl) down to the Anguachaco River in the Amazonia. Descending this reserve, you can witness three unique ecosystems: the Andes (high altitude), the temperate cloudforest (mid altitude) and the tropical Amazonia (low altitude). Given this reserve is home to many transitional species and ecotones, it is considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Here you can observe alpine species like Andean condors, tapirs, and speckled bears, and in the lower altitudinal regions one could observe jaguars, peccary, and many exotic bird species. This reserve is an important source of clean water and provides an essential biological corridor for the species that transit from high to low elevations. This reserve abuts the Sangay National Park, and will connect fragmented habitats to larger areas of conservation. This increases the rate of species survival by allowing plants and wildlife to move freely, and aids genetic diversity, which fortifies species resilience against climate change and habitat destruction. By purchasing this privately held land we are protecting it from what may be otherwise sold to miners, developers, or commercial farmers. Make this reserve happen by donating today.
