Ñuble National Reserve

Ñuble National Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1]
Arrayan rojo (Luma apiculata) in Ñuble National Reserve
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LocationÑuble and Biobío regions,  Chile
Area559.48 km2 (216.02 sq mi)
DesignationNational reserve
Designated1979
Governing bodyCorporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF)

Ñuble National Reserve is a national reserve of Chile located in the Andes of Ñuble and Biobío regions.[1]

Location

The Ñuble National Reserve is located between the southern border of the Pinto commune, Diguillín province in the Ñuble Region, and the northern border of the Antuco commune, Biobío province, in the Biobío Region. It was created on November 24, 1978.[2]

Attractions

The reserve has 12% of Chile's plant diversity, including forests of lenga, ñirre, lleuque, and mountain cypress. In terms of fauna, there are huemul and puma, in addition to 14% of the bird species described for Chile.

Access

On the paved road to the Chillán hot springs, at km 57 take the detour to the right, called "el corte".

References

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  1. ^ a b UNEP-WCMC (2023). Protected Area Profile for Nuble from the World Database on Protected Areas. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  2. ^ "CONAF". www.conaf.cl. Retrieved 2024-04-12.


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