Sunchubamba is a game reserve in the region of Cajamarca, Peru.
History
The area of the reserve was formerly part of Casa Grande hacienda which was closed in the past century due to the low prices of sugar and the Peruvian agrarian reform. The present protected area was established in 1977. ==Geography==
Geography
Sunchubamba Game Reserve is located in Cajamarca Province, in the region of Cajamarca. Its spans an area of . ==Ecology==
Ecology
Flora Plant species from native forests in the area include: molle (Schinus molle), Solanum sanchez-vegae, etc. There are also more than 500 hectares of plantations of introduced species like: Grevillea robusta, Pinus radiata and Cupressus spp. In 1948, other 30 red deer were introduced and by 1972 there were around 200-360 deer in the reserve. Animals protected in this area include: the tapeti, the Andean fox, the vizcacha, the variable hawk, the American kestrel, the aplomado falcon, etc. == Activities ==
Activities
Trophy hunting is the main activity in the area. ==References==