Roblería del Cobre de Loncha National Reserve, National reserve in Alhué, Melipilla Province, Chile
Roblería del Cobre de Loncha is a protected woodland area in central Chile featuring sclerophyllous and deciduous forests spread across thousands of hectares. The terrain displays multiple forest types and provides habitat for various plant and animal species native to this region.
The reserve developed from a former mining company estate and received official protection status from the Chilean government in 1996. This designation marked a key moment for conservation in this densely populated area of central Chile.
The reserve takes its name from the roblería, the oak forests that have shaped this landscape for generations and remain central to how locals understand their land. Visitors walking through can see why these trees hold meaning for the communities connected to agriculture and forestry in the region.
The area is managed by the national forest service and offers pathways through the woodlands for visitors to explore. Plan for uneven ground and bring appropriate walking gear to safely navigate the natural trails throughout the reserve.
The area shelters populations of Santiago oak and other forest species that have disappeared elsewhere in the region. Visitors may encounter bird species like condors and carnivores such as culpeo foxes that persist through the reserve's protective role.
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