Alto Biobío National Reserve

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Alto Biobío National Reserve
IUCN Category Ia (Strict Nature Reserve)
Location Araucanía Region, Chile
Nearest city Lonquimay
Area 350 km²
Governing body Corporación Nacional Forestal

Alto Biobío National Reserve is a nature reserve located in the easternmost portion of Upper Bío-Bío River basin, in the Araucanía Region, Chile. The vegetation is dominated by Andean steppe with scattered Araucaria trees.

Alto Biobío National Reserve is part of the Araucarias Biosphere Reserve.[1]

The reserve is crossed by the route that connects Chile and Argentina via Pino Hachado Pass.

[edit] References

  1. ^ UNESCO - Description at UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve