Fortuna Forest Reserve
forest reserve in Panama
Fortuna Forest Reserve is a 206.54 km² forest reserve in the mountains of Chiriquí Province, Panama.
Geography
Fortuna Forest Reserve lies in the eastern foothills of the Cordillera de Talamanca near the transition to the Cordillera Central (Panamá). The Cerro Chorcha is the highest point of the Fortuna Forest Reserve at 2,213 m above sea level. More than 4,000 mm of rain falls in the reserve every year. The average temperature is 20°C with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 27°C during a day. By means of a dam, hydroelectricity is being generated in the reserve.
Environment
The reserve contains mountain forests and cloud forest on volcanic soils. The forest is home to 1,136 plant species.
Fauna
The reserve has the highest number of endemic species of any protected area in Panama. In particular, the diversity of amphibians is great.
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