Copo National Park
Copo National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Copo) is a federal protected area in Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina. Established on 22 November 2000,[1] it houses a representative sample of the Dry Chaco biodiversity in average state of conservation. Located in the Copo Department, it has an area of 118,118 ha (1,181.18 km2; 456.06 sq mi).
| Copo National Park | |
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| Parque Nacional Copo | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
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| Location | Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina |
| Coordinates | 25°58′S 61°53′W |
| Area | 118,118 ha (456.06 sq mi) |
| Established | November 22, 2000[1] |
| Governing body | Administración de Parques Nacionales |
Biodiversity
The climate is warm, with annual rainfall between 500–700 mm (20–28 in). A large part of the park is made up of forests, with the Santiago red quebracho (quebracho colorado santiagueño) being its characteristic tree species. This tree has a strong wood and high content of tannin, and in the past it suffered a devastating exploitation in other parts of the country. At the beginning of the 20th century, Santiago del Estero was 80% quebracho scrubland; nowadays only 20% remain.
Some of the endangered species that live in this park include the maned wolf,[2] jaguar, the giant anteater, the chacoan peccary and the giant armadillo.
References
- Ley No. 25366, 2 de enero de 2001, B.O., (29557), 1 (in Spanish); sanc.: 22 de noviembre de 2000
- Maffei 2007.
Bibliography
- Maffei, L.; Paredes, R.; Segundo, A.; Noss, A. (2007). "Home range and activity of two sympatric fox species in the Bolivian Dry Chaco" (PDF). Canid News, IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group.
External links
- Administración de Parques Nacionales - Argentina's National Park Administration (in Spanish)