Compensation for water ecosystem services and flow conservation in the Cachiyacu stream, San Martín, Peru
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https://doi.org/10.51252/reacae.v4i2.1096Keywords:
water flow, social perception, Cachiyacu stream, economic compensation, ecosystem servicesAbstract
This study analyzes the perceptions of the population of the San Antonio de Cumbaza district regarding the conservation of the Cachiyacu stream's water resources and their willingness to participate in a compensation mechanism for hydrological ecosystem services (HES). Surveys were conducted with 17 residents distributed across the upper, middle, and lower zones of the microbasin, complemented by meteorological and cartographic data. The results reveal that 88.24% of respondents consider agriculture, deforestation, and aggregate extraction to be the main causes of water flow deterioration. Furthermore, 94.12% expressed their willingness to participate in conservation actions, and 88.24% expressed their willingness to pay for HES. The meteorological analysis showed a trend toward decreasing rainfall between 2012 and 2021, directly affecting resource availability. The conclusion is that there is a favorable social basis for implementing water conservation mechanisms, provided they are adapted to the local economic context and managed transparently. These findings support the need for public policies that integrate community participation in the sustainable management of microwatersheds.
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