La Cordillera Occidental Colombiana transecto Tatamá

Autor*innen

• Thomas van der Hammen

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• 972 Seiten
• 35 Lesestunden

• Geologie & Mineralogie

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This volume 6 of the series Studies on Tropical Andean Ecosystems presents findings from the Colombian Western Cordillera around latitude 5° N, based on fieldwork conducted in 1983. The transect comprises two sections: one between 500 m and 2150 m altitude, near San José del Palmar, and the other between 2150 and 4200 m, near Santuario and the Tatamá massif. This area was largely unexplored, lacking reliable maps and previous human penetration. The research journey into this pristine region revealed breathtaking landscapes, including glacial valleys at 3500 m, high Andean virgin forests, and marshy valley floors with paramo-type vegetation. The experience was filled with enthusiasm, marked by the discovery of an unblemished altitudinal forest limit, fearless birds, and signs of wildlife such as felines and bears. A small group successfully ascended one of the peaks at approximately 4100 m, naming the valleys with poetic titles like Valle de Las Mirlas and Valle del Oso. Recognizing the area's ecological value, the team advocated for its conservation, leading to the declaration of the Tatamá Area as a National Park in 1986. Additionally, this volume includes studies from other paramos in the Western Cordillera, contributing significantly to the understanding of the region.

• Sprache: Spanisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005