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From the middle zone of the peninsular isthmus, the route continues 70 meters to Hito N ° 12, corresponding to the native Lingue forest. The species Persea lingue is found in abundance here, an endemic tree that grows in humid places and is characterized by being perennial or "always green", maintaining its compact foliage throughout the year. The replacement of its leaves can be noticed from the different shades, since when they dry they acquire a reddish color that contrasts with the predominant green. Another of its particularities is the fruit, which, being ripe, has a blue-black color and a bitter taste.
'''Milestone Nº13 - Exotic forest'''
The penultimate point of the route, 90 meters from the previous one, constitutes Hito N ° 13 or Exotic Forest, which is mainly made up of radiata pine and Eucalyptus (globulus labill). Pine belongs to the family of conifers, woody species characterized by their seeds commonly called pineapples. The eucalyptus, very aromatic species, is part of the "myrtle", evergreen woody trees that have oil glands in their branches.
Given the rapid growth of pine and eucalyptus, and the effects of impoverishment and soil alteration resulting from their development, competition between exotic and native species is generated. Thus, while the introduced species expand, the fragmentation of the native forest is generated with the consequent decrease in its population. This process entails ecological impacts that diminish the diversity of species and affect the habitat of the fauna and microfauna of the area.
'''Milestone Nº14 - End of the route'''
The end of the circuit is located in Hito Nº14, from where the main path that borders the lake will be taken up again. To leave the peninsula you must turn left and walk 200 meters towards the entrance gate.