San Matías–San Carlos Protection Forest facts for kids
Quick facts for kids San Matías–San Carlos Protection Forest |
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| Bosque de Protección San Matías-San Carlos | |
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IUCN Category VI (Managed Resource Protected Area)
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 San Matías–San Carlos Protection Forest
Location in Peru
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| Location | Pasco Region, Peru |
| Area | 1,458 km2 (563 sq mi) |
| Established | 1987 |
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The San Matías–San Carlos Protection Forest (Bosque de Protección San Matías-San Carlos) is a national forest situated in Pasco Region, Peru. It is a forest set aside to preserve the soils and to protect infrastructure, towns, and agricultural grounds against the effects of the water erosion, huaycos, streams or floods. It lies within the Peruvian Yungas and Ucayali moist forests ecoregions.
It also allows for the maintenance and development of the cultural values of the native communities, such as the Ashaninkas, and Amueshas.
See also
In Spanish: Bosque de protección de San Matías-San Carlos para niños
- Natural and Cultural Peruvian Heritage
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