A case study in the Agua Amarilla wetland, Chile

Abstract

A study related to the flora and fauna of the foothills of the Andes is presented, located in the Monte Patria commune, Coquimbo Region, Chile, specifically in the Agua Amarilla sector, Pedregal; sites that present changes due to transformations in their environment. The objective of the work is to know and identify the native flora and fauna that grow in wetlands and the human activities that are influencing their degradation. The work methodology used is field work, use of various support materials. The results of the work are the finding of 21 species inhabiting the bed and edges of the wetland, 27 plant species around the wetland and 29 species of birds, the surveys show a concern of the inhabitants for deterioration and conservation.