SierrAzul Cloud Forest Reserve
Quito, Ecuador
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We are a private cloud forest Reserve. The goals of SierrAzul are to
protect the cloud forest, to support scientific research and to promote
ecotourism.
SierrAzul is located on the eastern slopes of the Andes, between 7.
260 8. 580 feet above the sea level. It is part of the biggest cloud
forest in Ecuador and one of the best preserved forests.
With more than 2000 hector of extension, it gives refugee to all flora
and fauna that this type of forest has on it! There are sittings of the
Spectacled Bear and endangered species, as well as Pumas and other
smaller mammals. Thanks to ornithologists who have visited
SierrAzul, more than 250 bird species have been registered. This area
is very important for migrant species. The Giant Antpitta, a species
previously believed to be extinct was rediscovered in SierrAzul. These
forests are considered as one of the richest zones in terms of
biodiversity. Many epiphytes grow here, especially orchids and
omeliads. Among the most important species with medical purpose
we find Cinchona, The Drago. Rubber was taken from this zone during
World Word II, and for these reason, its known as the Caucheras
Zone. Alders, Horsetail trees and many other more, are in these
forests.
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