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Artificial watering holes in critical areas of the Maya Forest

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(July 15, 2025) Climate change has intensified drought periods across the Mesoamerican region, severely affecting local ecosystems. In northern Guatemala, in protected areas such as Laguna del Tigre National Park and Mirador-Río Azul National Park, water scarcity is having a direct impact on wildlife. “During the dry season, many natural watering holes dry up completely. This significantly reduces the chances of survival for many species,” explains Rony García-Anleu, director of the Biological ...

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Restoring the forest by planting corn

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Restoring the forest by planting corn
(July 07, 2025)   -   In the Maya Forest of Guatemala, growing corn on plots under restoration is not only an ancestral practice, but also an effective strategy for soil conservation. 

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Guatemala’s first Shorebird Festivals on the southern coast connect youth with conservation

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Guatemala’s first Shorebird Festivals on the southern coast connect youth with conservation
(July 04, 2025)   -   The first Shorebird Festivals, held on June 17 and 28 in Nueva Concepción and Tiquisate, in the department of Escuintla on Guatemala’s Pacific coast, brought together over 500 students for educational activities including drawing contests, spelling bees, nature-themed crafts, and beach birdwatching outings.

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The forest is also protected through women’s leadership

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The forest is also protected through women’s leadership
(June 26, 2025)   -   Rubí Alegría is making history as the first female forest regent in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala. In her role with WCS Guatemala, she supports the Asociación de Productores Agropecuarios y Forestales Selva Maya (ASOSELVA) in implementing a sustainable forest management model in La Corona–El Morgan Management Unit. 

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Jaguars and Pumas Confirmed in the Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve

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(June 10, 2025)   -   A camera trap monitoring project has revealed that these big cats still roam the cloud forests of Guatemala—an encouraging sign of the conservation status of this mountainous reserve. 

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