The project aims to strengthen the system of communal park rangers of the Cordillera Azul National Park (PNCAZ), based on the training of native inhabitants, without whose surveillance work the protection of this vast protected space would not be viable.

The project aims to strengthen the system of communal park rangers of the Cordillera Azul National Park (PNCAZ), based on the training of native inhabitants, without whose surveillance work the protection of this vast protected space would not be viable.

In order to ensure the protection of the PNCAZ and the stabilization of its buffer zone through participation and long-term commitments with the neighboring native communities, the project proposes training tasks for future park rangers and residents on issues related to protected areas in general, the role of the competent administrations in the conservation of natural resources and the functions inherent to the position of park ranger for the proper performance of their functions.

Likewise, the necessary equipment for its function is included among the actions to be executed. For its successful development, the Center for Conservation, Research and Management of Natural Areas participates, which in turn maintains an institutional cooperation agreement with the National Institute of Natural Resources to support the management of the PNCAZ. The work to involve the local population as defenders and supporters of the park and other local forests is absolutely necessary in the eastern sector of the buffer zone, where the pressure due to illegal logging is very important.