You wrote: >In the article, the orchid habitat mentioned is described as : "a zona >boscosa y llena de matorrales en el paraje denominado Amaru, en la >provincia de Tayacaja (Huancavelica)... Un gigantesco bosque de mil >hectareas" > >I assume that you are speaking of another orchid habitat than the one >mentioned in the article.
"A woody zone full of brush in the place called Amaru.. A gigantic wood of a thousand hectares." I can't find the location even on a high res map. However, the province does dip down the Rmo Mantaro (Mazo, Villa Azul) where it will touch the ceja de selva, the "eyebrow" of the jungle, always full of orchids and butterflies. The are is, however, a coca growing province, so if you plan to visit (1) use a 4x4, (2) do not expect any significant facilities and above all (3) make sure that you go with a respected local person, and give them time to telephone ahead. This person <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> runs a major travel business who can certainly help you to plan a trip. _____________________________________ Oliver Sparrow Tel: UK (0)20 7736 9716 www.chforum.org www.treknepal.org www.datafreeze.com _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
