There are 182,716.99 km2 of protected areas in Bolivia which represents about 16% of the national territory. Bolivia contains 66 of the approximate 120 types of ecosystems in the world. It is the eighth country in the world with more biodiversity that protects a large number of timber dealers.
See the list of natural reserves in Bolivia
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National Parks
These are areas under strict, permanent government protection because of their huge natural wealth.
Carrasco
Noel Kempff Mercado
Sajama
Torotoro
Tunari
Isíboro-Sécure
Also: Llica, Cliore, Mallasa, Mirikiri, Comanche, Las Barrancas, Tuni-Condoriri, Historic Old Santa Cruz.
Natural Areas under Integrated Management
These areas have a legal status that enables conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development of the local people.
Apolobamba
El Palmar
National Parks and Natural Areas under Integrated Management
Amboró
Cotapata
Kaa-Iya del Gran Chaco
Madidi
Otuquis
San Matías
Aguaragüe Mountains
Iñao Mountains
Itenez
Natural Monuments
Areas of national interest that have a great landscape, geologic or paleontological value.
Wildlife Reserves
Areas under government protection that enables sustainable wildlife conservation and management.
Sama Cordillera
Eduardo Avaroa
Manuripi-Heath
Tariquia
Beni Biological Station
Pilón Lajas
Ulla-Ulla Biosphere Reserve and National Fauna Reserve
Blanco River and Negro River
Cabo Juan
Also: Tapilla Peak, Fiscal Bella Vista, Yura Fauna Reserve, Laguna Alalay and Laguna Angostura, Incakasani-Altamachi National Andean Fauna Reserve, Kenneth Lee Scientific, Ecological, Archeological Reserve.
National Sanctuaries
National areas dedicated to conservation of endemic flora and fauna that are endangered.