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Bolivian government, producers and WCS sign agreement for vicuña conservation and management of vicuña fiber

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Bolivian government, producers and WCS sign agreement for vicuña conservation and management of vicuña fiber
(January 23, 2020) The vicuña represents a conservation success, arising from a significant increase in wild populations as well as remarkable results in fiber management and in participation of vicuna manager communities in Bolivia. However, there are new conservation challenges for the species and also new economic challenges and opportunities. This WCS experience highlights some key issues on the health, habitat and quality of vicuña fiber. In order to evaluate the progress and achievements so ...

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