LIDAR research in the Abiseo River National Park
PNRA
Research for the safeguarding of natural and cultural heritage
Pristimantis schultei
Marcos Salas-SERNANP PNRA
Los Pinchudos funerary mausoleum archaeological site
Heinz Plenge
Research is one of the main pillars of PNRA's management. The rediscovery of the yellow-tailed choro monkey(Lagothrix flavicauda) was the basis for its establishment and the discovery of archeological sites such as Gran Pajatén and Los Pinchudos allowed the park to be declared a National and World Heritage Site. The actors involved in the management of the PNRA participate in and finance research that the park prioritizes and that contribute to the knowledge of the RBGP's values.
There is leadership from the PNRA in identifying priority research for natural and cultural values and promoting the participation of allied institutions. On the other hand, there is a willingness on the part of NGOs and companies within the scope of the PNRA to support these initiatives technically and financially.
The PNRA is the first PNA to use LIDAR technology to corroborate the state of conservation of the forest and archeological sites. In addition, with the participation of the Ministry of Culture, 12 archeological sites were registered in Peru's Archeological Geographic Information System. The results of the research strengthen the identity of local stakeholders living in the area.