The Mariscal Caceres National Forest (
Spanish ''mariscal''
marshal
Marshal is a term used in several official titles in various branches of society. As marshals became trusted members of the courts of Medieval Europe, the title grew in reputation. During the last few centuries, it has been used for elevated o ...
) is situated in the
Mariscal Cáceres Province
Mariscal Cáceres Province ( es, Provincia de Mariscal Cáceres) is one of the provinces of San Martín Region, Peru. Its capital is the town Juanjui. It was created by a law of the Peruvian congress during the presidency of Manuel Prado Ugartec ...
of
Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg
, image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg
, other_symbol = Great Seal of the State
, other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal
, national_motto = "Fi ...
.
It is subject to
deforestation
Deforestation or forest clearance is the removal of a forest or stand of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use. Deforestation can involve conversion of forest land to farms, ranches, or urban use. The most concentrated d ...
. A 1995 projection was that 2.17% of the area was deforested and by 2000 2.55% would be.
[''Monitoring of the Processes of Deforestation in Peruvian Amazonia'' (Information sheet of INRENA, August, 1995).]
References
National forests of Peru
Geography of San Martín Region
{{SouthAm-protected-area-stub