Browsing by Author "Payo Payo, Ana"

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Caracterización de las experiencias con fauna silvestre de productores agropecuarios en zonas aledañas al Área de Conservación Municipal Tinajillas-Río Gualaceño
(Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, 2026-07-16) Encalada Llivisaca, Keyla Nicole; Piña Sotamba, Jonnathan Sebastian; Iñamagua Uyaguari, Juan Pablo; Payo Payo, Ana
Agricultural expansion in transition zones between protected areas and productive landscapes creates tensions between wildlife conservation and the well-being of rural communities, particularly in the ecuadorian Amazon, where forest cover loss and limited information hinder sustainable management. This study aimed to characterize the experiences of agricultural producers with local wildlife in areas adjacent to the Tinajillas–Río Gualaceño Municipal Conservation Area. To achieve this, surveys were conducted with 25 producers, supported by an illustrated field guide featuring 22 wildlife species developed specifically for the research. In addition, camera traps were deployed for 60 days, and agricultural characterization was carried out on farms with similar crop systems. The results showed that 56% of the producers operate production systems based on cattle ranching complemented by agricultural crops, with banana (Musa paradisiaca L.) and sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) being the predominant crops. All evaluated wildlife species were recognized by at least one producer, with Dasyprocta fuliginosa and Cuniculus paca being the most frequently identified, whereas Pudu mephistophiles and Speothos venaticus were the least recognized. Positive perceptions were mainly associated with Tapirus pinchaque, Sylvilagus brasiliensis, and Dasypus novemcinctus, while Didelphis marsupialis, Neogale frenata, and Eira barbara received the most negative perceptions. Camera trapping confirmed the presence of D. marsupialis, D. novemcinctus, and C. paca in cultivated areas, with no visible signs of damage, suggesting that these areas are primarily used as transit zones. Regarding agricultural characterization, differences in the height and stem diameter of banana and sugarcane plants were found between sites. It is concluded that the perceived conflicts are driven more by cultural factors than by actual wildlife damage.
Open access perpetuates differences between higher- and lower-income countries
(2022) Iñamagua Uyaguari, Juan Pablo; Zandoná, Eugenia; Santidrián Tomillo, Pilar; Payo Payo, Ana
When a group of concerned scientists initiated the Open Access (OA) movement in 2001 with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (https://www.budap estopenaccessinitiative.org), their primary objective was to facilitate free and universal access to scientific articles through the elimination of readers’ subscription fees. For authors, the increased visibility and impact associated with OA papers came at the expense of high publication costs. Twenty years later, the number of OA science journals has skyrocketed (Piwowar et al. 2018), including those focused on ecological research. Now, many traditional ecology journals (those that have not become fully OA) offer OA options as hybrid journals, and funding agencies help cover the publication fees associated with OA (referred to as article publication or processing charges), which may add up to several thousand dollars per paper.
Rol de paisajes Ganaderos en la conservación de la fauna silvestre adyacente al Área de Conservación Municipal Tinajillas Río Gualaceño
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-08-05) Albarracín Lozano, Jonnathan Josué; Iñamagua Uyaguari, Juan Pablo; Payo Payo, Ana
Agricultural expansion and resource overexploitation are leading to forest fragmentation, which disrupts the food chain and consequently impacts wildlife. In Ecuador, approximately 48% of the area in cantons like Limón Indanza is covered by pastureland. A significant challenge lies in developing strategies that balance productive activities with conservation in areas bordering protected zones. Despite this, there's a lack of research evaluating the role of livestock systems in wildlife conservation. This study aimed to assess this role in áreas adjacent to the Tinajillas-Río Gualaceño Municipal Conservation Area (ACMTRG) in Limón Indanza, Morona Santiago province. Wildlife monitoring data was collected over three months using 18 camera traps. These sites spanned forest, forest-pasture edge, and pastureland, later mapped using drone flyovers. Forests exhibited the highest species richness (26 species, averaging 10), compared to edge (5) and pasture (4.5) land uses. The most frequently sighted species across all areas were pumas (Puma concolor, 13 sightings) and mountain tapirs (Tapirus pinchaque, 17 sightings). Although pastures showed roughly half the wildlife presence of forests, they can still be considered important for conservation. Therefore, it's crucial to design management strategies that sustain and enhance productive activities without jeopardizing wildlife survival.