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CCORIMANYA CANCHO, Edgar Humberto et al. Groundwater quality and health risk in the Santiago Population Center, Ica, Peru. Rev. Inv. Cs. Agro. y Vet. [online]. 2025, vol.9, n.26, pp.752-765.  Epub 05-Mayo-2025. ISSN 2664-0902.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistaalfa.v9i26.379.

Growing concern about ecosystem loss addresses the ecological and cultural importance of the high Andean ecosystem of Sachapata, in Nuñoa, Puno, Peru, dominated by Polylepis incarum forests. The objective was to assess floristic and ecological diversity as a basis for its conservation. An evaluative, descriptive, and analytical methodology was applied, establishing systematic plots for quantitative recording of flora and fauna, which allowed for scientific validation of the results. 182 plant species, 81 bird species, 9 mammal species, 2 amphibian species, and 3 reptile species were identified, highlighting high diversity indices (Shannon-Wiener: 3,892 for flora and 4,595 for fauna). In addition, the traditional knowledge of local communities was systematized, highlighting the cultural value of the forest. It is concluded that Sachapata constitutes a biological and cultural refuge of regional significance, and its recognition as a Regional Conservation Area is recommended to ensure its protection and sustainable use.

Palabras clave : Regional conservation area; Polylepis incarum forests; Local traditional knowledge; Floristic and faunal diversity; Peruvian high Andean ecosystem; Ecological diversity indices.

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