ecosystems of the planet - Peruvian amazon
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location
north west South America
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how much does the amazon cover Peru
60%
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climate
hot and wet (humid) 28 degrees average temperature
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soil type
infertile with little nutrients
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biodiversity
2937 known animal species
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timber
widespread logging 95% of which is illegal
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Minerals
oil natural gas and gold
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Camisea Natural Gas Project
exploit huge gas field which would save Peru $4 million in energy costs
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Mercury
Polluting water and poisoning tribes
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Madre de Dios
China has invested in oil exploitation which could lead to leaks
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indigenous communities
reserves have been established for them
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Purus Manu corridor
10 million hectares of conservation in south west area
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how many management plans are required
2000 for harvesting related activities
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