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Forest and resource profile The Jujuy model forest encompasses the Yungas (cloud forest), Chaqueña and Prepuna phytogeographic areas. The Yungas accounts for 98% of the natural forest area in the province of Jujuy; 70% of the roundwood (timber) production comes from species found here. Unfortunately, measures appropriate to preserving the important biodiversity of the Yungas phytogeographic areas have not been taken. Los Pericos valley covers an area of 27 000 hectares of farmland, and the valley of the Manantiales watershed has 3000 hectares of farmland. A Producers' Consortium administers the irrigation in both valleys in cooperation with the provincial government. The remaining model forest area includes housing developments, roads, and water reservoirs. Approximately 100 000 people live within the model forest area. Forty per cent of the mountain area is covered by natural vegetation (forests and highland pastures); the remaining 60% is farmland and urban development. Economic profile Agriculture is the main economic activity in the valleys, followed by ranching (small and large livestock) throughout the highlands of the watersheds. Natural forests provided the province with a significant economic resource, but have been drastically reduced as a result of poor management practices, woodland clearing for farming, overgrazing (due to uncontrolled cattle ranching in woodland areas), and logging for lumber, firewood and mulch in the absence of a forest or agroforest management plan. Why a model forest? Insufficient planning and the lack of an integrated management plan, together with an uncoordinated administration, have led to a process of degradation in the watershed areas that must be reversed. Heavy summer rains and the resulting process of erosion have worsened the situation. In addition, there is a notable lack of diversification: economic production is focused mainly on growing tobacco in the valley and on cattle ranching in the forests and highland pastures. These activities are pursued in the virtual absence of soil conservation measures, and the overuse of agrochemicals is seriously polluting the soils and water sources, which is affecting the health of the people living in the area. It was decided that the model forest concept could help to address the problems mentioned above, given that its underlying philosophy allows for the integration of different views and offers a forum for dialogue and positive interaction for the benefit of the community. The many years of work and the successes that we have achieved show that collaborative leadership is possible when the different stakeholders comprising the Jujuy Model Forest pursue goals of common interest. Partners
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International policy links The Jujuy Model Forest has signed Cooperation Agreements with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the National University of Jujuy, the Faculty of Forestry Science of the National University of La Plata, and with Washington State University. Contact information
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