Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
The conservation status of wetlands is poorly understood, and there is a need for basic information to inform their management. It has been demonstrated that an increase in temperature will result in changes to the amount of water in wetlands, which may affect their functionality and composition. The wetlands of the Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo (RPFCH) are undergoing a degradation process as a result of anthropogenic activities. In light of this challenge, the objective of this study was to evaluate the conservation status of two wetlands within the RPFCH, with the aim of identifying optimal management strategies. This research is exploratory in nature, employing descriptive, analytical, and prospective approaches. The study was conducted through the characterization and description of the vegetation, soil, and water components of the wetlands. The study area included the Pampas de Salasaca and Sachahuayco wetlands. An ecological classification was established, and a series of biological, chemical, and physical analyses were conducted on the water and soil. Subsequently, the conservation status was determined by calculating the spectral index of Normalized Difference Vegetation (NDVI), calculating the condition with Parker's method, and comparing the results with the t-test for two independent samples. The results demonstrated a regular condition according to the Parker Method, and the NDVI classification was "not very vigorous vegetation".