More protected areas

[NewsWhore]

The Executive Branch has signed the protection of 37 new areas into law, bringing the total of protected areas in the DR to 123. A special ceremony celebrating decree 571-09 will take place on Friday when officials will inaugurate the Aniana Vargas Park in the Hatillo sector of San Cristobal. The new protected areas include the Salcedo Scientific Reserve, the Dicayagua Scientific Reserve, the Loma Charco Azul Biological Reserve, the La Espanola National Park, the Saltos de la Jalda National Park and the El Conde National Park. The decree is intended to guarantee the protection of these areas, as well as allow for government funding for their upkeep and administration.

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