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Preserving the Páramo of Chingaza

Preserving the Páramo of Chingaza

The páramo ecosystem in Colombia’s Chingaza National Park makes life in Bogotá possible. Government and non-government organizations are coordinating efforts to test water sources, monitor plants and animals, manage ecotourism, and educate the public about the páramo and its vital connection to Bogotá.

Grades

5 - 8

Subjects

Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Geography

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