Copo National Park

Copo National Park
Parque Nacional Copo
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Copo National Park
Location Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina
Coordinates 25°58′S 61°53′W / 25.967°S 61.883°W / -25.967; -61.883Coordinates: 25°58′S 61°53′W / 25.967°S 61.883°W / -25.967; -61.883
Area 118,118 ha (1,181.18 km2; 456.06 sq mi)
Established November 22, 2000 (2000-11-22)[1]
Governing body Administración de Parques Nacionales

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).

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

  1. 1 2 Ley No. 25366, 2 de enero de 2001, B.O., (29557), 1 (in Spanish); sanc.: 22 de noviembre de 2000
  2. Maffei 2007.

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