Wetlands Int'l 169d ago

High in the Peruvian Andes, the bofedales (the high-altitude peatlands) of Lake Chinchaycocha are vital ecosystems for both people and nature. These high-altitude wetlands act as natural water regulators, carbon stores, and biodiversity hotspots, and support a delicate balance of life that sustains pastoral livelihoods, protects endemic species, and are vital stopover sites for migratory waterbirds.