Abstract

MADRIGAL MARTINEZ, Santiago. Typology of synthesis units defined by ecological criteria that can be used in the process of meso ecological and economic zoning: An approach to the peruvian territory. Ecol. apl. [online]. 2014, vol.13, n.1, pp.1-13. ISSN 1726-2216.

The ecological classification of synthesis units proposed in this article is intended to be helpful in the process of Meso Ecological Economic Zoning in the Peruvian territory. The typology uses the following variables: hydrography, vegetation and wildlife. The methodological approach developed to define the units has five stages: (I) use of thematic information regarding hydrography, vegetation and wildlife; (II) analysis of each variable according to its dominant criterion; (III) characterization of the systems; (IV) characterization of sub-systems; and (V) obtaining of the synthesis units. Eight systems have been characterized: three of them associated with hydrography, two with vegetation and three with wildlife. Similarly, these systems include a total of twenty sub-systems, which are disaggregated into forty-three synthesis units. Considering the complexity of the territory, the typology proposed tries to be flexible and open to new interpretations and extensions adding new units that were not considered in this approach. Thus, proposed classification done is not exclusive.

Keywords : synthesis unit; land unit; ecological economic unit; ecological economic zoning; land management; land planning; Peru; eco-regions.

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