Sierra del Divisor Reserved Zone

This article is about reserved zone. For the mountain range, see Sierra del Divisor. For the national park, see Sierra del Divisor National Park.

Sierra del Divisor Reserved Zone
Zona Reservada Sierra del Divisor
Location	Loreto Region, Peru
Nearest city	Contamana
Coordinates	7°11′46″S74°46′38″W / 7.19611°S 74.77722°W / -7.19611; -74.77722
Area	622.35 km2 (240.29 sq mi)
Established	April 5, 2006 (2006-04-05)
Governing body	SERNANP
Website	www.sernanp.gob.pe

The Sierra del Divisor Reserved Zone (Spanish : Zona Reservada Sierra del Divisor) is a protected area located in the Loreto Region of Peru, covering territories in the provinces of Ucayali and Requena. It was established on April 5, 2006, through Ministerial Resolution No. 283-2006-AG and initially covered more than 1.4 million hectares. Following the creation of the Sierra del Divisor National Park in 2015, a remaining portion of about 622.35 square kilometers continues to be managed as a reserved zone. ^{[1] [2]}

This zone is home to Indigenous peoples including the Shipibo-Conibo and Isconahua, as well as uncontacted groups. The area protects part of the Amazonian mountain range known as Sierra del Divisor, which provides crucial headwaters for cities such as Requena, Contamana, and the town of Orellana. Sulfurous hot springs and clay licks frequented by macaws are found in the western section near Contamana. ^{[3] [4]}

History

The Sierra del Divisor Reserved Zone was created in 2006 with an original area of over 1.47 million hectares. On November 8, 2015, most of the area was designated as Sierra del Divisor National Park, covering approximately 1.35 million hectares. A remaining sector of 62,234.62 hectares continues to be managed under the reserved zone status. ^{[5] [6]}

Location

The reserved zone lies within the districts of Maquía (Requena Province), and Vargas Guerra and Contamana (Ucayali Province). It is bounded by the Yamia creek to the north, the Pacaya River to the east, a tributary of the Ucayali River to the south, and the tributaries of the Chumuya and Uchpillo creeks to the west. ^[7]

Climate

The area experiences a warm and humid climate, with an average annual temperature of 25 °C. Annual precipitation ranges from 1,600 to 2,000 mm. The rainy season typically extends from October to May.

Biodiversity

The limestone ranges of Contamana, Contaya, and Jaquerana host dwarf forests and dense patches of terrestrial bromeliads, contributing to the area's unique ecosystem.

See also

• Sierra del Divisor
• Sierra del Divisor National Park
• Protected natural areas of Peru

References

1. "Sierra del Divisor Reserved Zone". SERNANP. Archived from the original on October 21, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
2. "Sistema de Áreas Naturales Protegidas del Perú" (PDF). SERNANP. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
3. "Chronicle: Guardians of the Sierra del Divisor". El Comercio. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
4. "Call to declare Sierra del Divisor a National Park". La República. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
5. "Peru creates one of the world's largest natural reserves". El Nuevo Herald. November 8, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
6. "Sierra del Divisor declared a National Park". Perú.21. November 8, 2015. Archived from the original on December 12, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
7. "Descriptive Report – Sierra del Divisor Reserved Zone" (PDF). MINAM. Retrieved October 14, 2016.

External links

• Multimedia on Sierra del Divisor Reserved Zone – Iperú
• Sierra del Divisor (archived link via Wayback) – SERNANP
• Supreme Decree No. 014-2015-MINAM – MINAM