started in Bariloche the first day of reforestation of the ecosystems devastated by the forest fires of the last summer season. An environmental initiative seeks to restore the more than 50,000 hectares of native forests devastated between December and February of this year.
The reforestation day was carried out in a town bordering the Villegas River, south of BarilocheY About 450 saplings of cypress, lengas, ñire and radal were plantedsome of the native species that were affected by the last forest fires in this patagonic region.
The regional authorities of the Government of Barilochethe mayor of the Nahuel Huapi National Park, Horacio Paradela, and the park ranger in charge of the Cañadón de la Mosca, Danilo Tapia. In addition to 50 volunteers who were summoned through social networks.
In statements to the press, the authorities of the Nahuel Huapi National Park thanked the companies that donated the trees and the volunteers who participated in the environmental recovery tasks.
“We are very excited to see so many volunteers willing to collaborate and contribute to the recovery of our native forests that suffered the voracious impact of the flames. It is an honor for us to welcome you”, expressed Horacio Paradela in dialogue with Télam.
They also reported that the technical and security personnel of the nature reserve will be responsible for permanently monitoring the newly transplanted native species. “As part of this great initiative, we will ensure the growth and good care of our trees,” he added.
Forest fires in Patagonia
The forest fires that affected for three months the Rio Negro region from Bariloche They began on December 7, 2021, after a strong electrical storm that affected the area. Drought conditions and strong winds served to fan the flames and, despite the efforts of the brigade members, thousands of hectares of native forests were affected.
According to data from the National Fire Management Service (SNMF), between January 1 and February 15, more than 258,000 hectares of parks and natural reserves burned throughout the country, of which more than 52,000 hectares belong to Bariloche.
