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Ejecución del plan de manejo integral del fuego en incendios forestales en el parque Metropolitano de Quito durante el año 2008
(Universidad Estatal de Bolívar. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y del Ser HUmano. Escuela de Gestión del Riesgo, 2009-01-02) Arce Rodríguez, Washington Bolívar; Jacho Chiluisa, Héctor Marcelo; Llumiquinga Suárez, Luis Fernando; Silva Méndez, Henry; Ocampo Leon, Carlos San Pedro
The Metropolitan District of Quito declared of public interest on territory located in the Loma de Guanguiltagua, north of the city, which is one of the last natural redoubts available within the valley of Quito. This jurisdiction has helped develop a recreational project large-scale public space that will benefit the city and its inhabitants. Location: Located in the north of the Metropolitan District of Quito, surrounded by Guanguiltagua, Arroyo Delgado and Analuisa streets. The park is located at 2890 meters above sea level and has an average temperature of 11 degrees Celsius. Surrounded by trees and gigantic works of art, visitors can enjoy the nature breathing fresh air a few meters from the city. With an area of 557 hectares, it is the main lung of the city of Quito Tourism: In the Ashintaco ravine, located in the northeastern sector of the park, you may notice more than ten species of hummingbirds and seventy species of birds that nest at the site, some of which are endangered. The park features a stone path for lovers of mountain biking.