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Río Abajo State Forest
State forest in Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rio Abajo State Forest is a forest preserve in Puerto Rico owned by the Department of Natural Resources and one of the 20 state forests in the island. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1980 and constitutes an area of 3,590 acres. It consists mostly of subtropical wet and moist karst forest. Mogotes and sinkholes fill the landscape.[1][2] The forest preserve is located in the municipalities of Arecibo and Utuado. In addition to its ecological value the forest also contains a number of archaeological sites.[3]
Quick Facts Spanish: Bosque Estatal de Río Abajo, Geography ...
Río Abajo State Forest Spanish: Bosque Estatal de Río Abajo | |
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![]() View of Rio Abajo in Utuado | |
Geography | |
Location | Arecibo, Utuado |
Coordinates | 18°20′23″N 66°41′59″W |
Elevation | 1,391 feet (424 m) |
Area | 3,486 cuerdas (3,386 acres) |
Administration | |
Status | Public, Commonwealth |
Governing body | Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) |
Website | www |
Ecology | |
WWF Classification | Puerto Rican moist forests |
Designated | 1980 |
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