Fungi inventory

at Morro de Calzada

As part of our commitment to strengthen the management of the Morro de Calzada Ecosystem Conservation and Recovery Zone (ZoCRE), we carried out a study of the macrofungi community assembly. Our study showed that most macrofungi belong to the groups of the basidiomycetes and ascomycetes. Fungi fulfil vital functions for the sustainability of ecosystems, participate in nutrient recycling and the succession of forest ecosystems, and are also there important. Unfortunately they have been studied very little in the San Martin Region.

With these types of studies we hope to contribute to the knowledge of the biodiversity in the "Morro de Calzada", making comparisons with areas of the same habitat type and altitude possible. With the development of a quick identification guide of macrofungal species we can also interest tourists in this important part of the ecosystem.

We create awareness of the importance of nature conservation in and around protected areas, through environmental education projects integrating the local population.