The reserved areas have conditions to be declared Protected Natural Areas and they are in the process, butthey still need to be studied to determine their extensions and categories.

Nowadays, reserved areas have been created covering a surface of 5'096,310 2 has, which means 4% of the national territory.

THE RESERVED AREA OF ALGARROBAL
EL MORO

Reserved on January 13, 1995 by Law (D.S.) N 02-95-AG, it is located in the department of La Libertad, province and district of Chepen with a surface of 320,69 has.

This area protects and preserves the carob tree forest where typical fauna lives. The main purposes of this reserved area are to protect the fauna as well as the carob tree forest and preserve the important archaeological remains of the Moche and Chimu Cultures.

THE RESERVED AREA OF AYMARA - LUPAGA

This area was established on March 01, 1996, by Law (D.S.) N 002-96-AG, it is located in the department of Puno, provinces of Yunguyo and Chucuito and it has a surface of 300, 000 has.

In spite of its climate and altitude this area presents very important and distinctive ecosystems with their typical flora and fauna. The main goal of this area's administration is the preservation of the wild flora and fauna as well as to see that technological research on its own resources is carried on.