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The Natural Reserve "Bosawas"

Les noms des biens figurent dans la langue dans laquelle les Etats parties les ont soumis.

Nicaragua (Amérique latine et Caraïbes)
Date de soumission : 19/06/1995
Catégorie : Naturel
Soumis par : Ministery of Natural Resources and the Environment-MARENA
Ref.: 486

Description

This area represents the largest protected surface of tropical humid and cloudy forests (especially in conjunction with the areas pertaining to Honduras). It counts with a great number of endemic species and numerous medicinal species now identified by the three ethnic indigenous groups that inhabit the area (Rama, Sumo and Miskito). Because of its dimension (8000 km2) it presents the opportunity to see the species evolutionary processes reflected in the endemic species of the zone. Its hydrological value of binational importance gives it great economical importance because of its incomparable scenic beauty.