Monday, May 5, 2008

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WALK TO SUCCESS!

thank all the people who were present and hope in our future activities.

Summary: Hiking through the mountains
On May 3 this year, there was a hike through the mountains of Tandil. The meeting point was in the Fugl Mill, opposite the massive wall of the dam. Attended this out about 70 people, among whom were children, adolescents and adults.

The activity began with the presentation of the Volunteer by Ana Ulberich, briefly explained that the walk and would split the scoring to start and the ascent to the mountains.

The first stop was at the point with panoramic views located east of the dam, here was the first activity. This was to make a site survey, were asked those present to be grouped into three groups, each of which were dealt two vertical aerial photographs, one from 1973 and another of 1981, so the comparison was made in the vicinity of Lago del Fuerte in those years, as he had changed and as it is today. Following these observations and comparisons of growth was said the city had experienced in this sector, emphasizing the expansion of buildings on urban rides Independence Park, Lake of the Fort and surrounding mountains.

the extent that would climb the whole group went deeper into the mountains. It made a second stop where Paul has made a description of the characteristic flora of the mountains of Tandil, and plant communities associated with mountain soil, the rocks, and streams. The importance of preserving this relic of the native ecosystem. Explained and highlighted the value of diversity and wealth of flora, and negative impacts on biodiversity. In this sense he spoke about the presence of invasive alien species (as Retamilla, broom, blackberry) and naturalized in relation to native species. Then made available to participants herbal binoculars, bird guides, snakes, butterflies, etc.

While the climb was made spontaneously were giving lectures in small groups, which is why there was a separation between them, so it was that were made unscheduled stops caused by concerns that emerged from the participants.

the third stop in the three groups met and made an frosted with cookies involved. Cristian Aldanondo then spoke of native birds and the impact of construction, hunting, agriculture, forestry, on their populations. He highlighted the reduction damaging native grassland bird diversity.

Around 17:20 hours, some made their way back and others continued the walk. At the last stop Javier Bravo said, along with Paula Pose, how they are formed lichens, the species found in the mountains, and their role as indicators of air quality.
was talk of the fern species found in the mountains, the characteristics of this group, especially Rumohra adiantiformis, widely used in flower. When you find a termite mound, talked about termites and some of its characteristics.

The walk ended at 18 hours.

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