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Fortuna Forest Reserve: Protected Mountain Landscapes and Volcanic Terrain in Chiriqui Province
A critical wildlife reserve and biodiversity center in the Panamanian highlands
Situated in the rugged mountains of western Panama, Fortuna Forest Reserve offers an expansive view of high-elevation cloud forests and steep watersheds. This wildlife reserve is defined by its extreme endemic species concentration and specialized volcanic soils, serving as a primary research site for tropical mountain ecosystem studies. Its boundaries integrate dense forest cover with operational hydroelectric energy systems within the broader Chiriqui Province landscape.
- Area
- 206.54 km²
- Established
- 1976
- IUCN
- VI
- Relief
- Mountain
