Estudio de las condiciones ambientales del sistema lacustre de Ozogoche, Parque Nacional Sangay, previo a la declaratoria como sitio ramsar.

Abstract

This research proposes: to diagnose the current conditions of the Lacustrine of Ozogoche System, for a future declaration as a Ramsar site. For which the information is slipped using the ArcGis tool, as well as, an inventory of flora and fauna, besides, an environmental study was conducted through the Conesa matrix which is a variant of The Leopold´s. In the same way, the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis (SWOT) was carried out for the final evaluation, prior to the completion of the final Ramsar file. It was determined 13,442 hectares of the area to be declared Ramsar, which included 27 water bodies (944.96 ha), of which the largest is the Cubillín lagoon (541.20 ha), and Pailacocha which is the smallest (0.09 ha). It was registered 56 vegetable species (arboreal, shrub and herbaceous), representative Puya clava-herculis (Achupallas), and as for the fauna it was obtained: 28 species of mammals (representative-Tremarctos ornatus-spectacled bear), 63 species of birds (representative- condor Vultur gryphus), a reptile (guacsa-Stenocercus guentheri), an amphibian (Gastrotheca riobambae-frog marsupial), a fish (trout-Onchorhynchus mykiss). The advance of the agricultural frontier is the impact that generates the greatest problem within the Lacustrine System, due to the lack of adequate techniques to carry out this activity. The SWOT analysis revealed as more relevant points the strength of the system of having extensive areas of paramo and intact wetlands with an important ecological value. And as a threat, the anthropic activities carried out around the Ozogoche River. Finally, the proposal was made through the standard Ramsar File with each one of the aspects established in it.

Key words: <RAMSAR>, <LACUSTRINE SYSTEM>, <FOREST SPECIES>, <VEGETABLE SPECIES>.