ABSTRACT
This paper relates to a study conducted on the island of Santa Cruz, Galápagos Archipelago, Ecuador. Given its exceptional and unique biodiversity, the archipelago enjoys special protection and laws. The total land area is 788,200 square kilometers, of which 96.7% consists of the National Park, and the remaining 3.3% is made up of urban and agricultural areas, located on the islands of San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela and Floreana. The entire province can be approximately divided into three strongly interconnected subsystems: a green park, a marine reserve and urban agglomerates [1].
