(April 27, 2025)   -   In the most remote and untamed corners of the Mesoamerican forests, one of the oldest and most enigmatic mammals still walks the land: the Central American tapir (Tapirus bairdii), also known as “danta” or “danto” in Spanish. 

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(April 11, 2025)   -   Scarlet macaws (Ara macao) continue to nest in the trees of the La Corona–El Morgan Community Forest Concession, located within Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve. Despite the severe wildfires in the region, the forest has shown remarkable resilience, allowing this iconic species to continue breeding.

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(February 20, 2025)   -   On February 14, 2025, we celebrated another milestone in the conservation of the Maya Biosphere Reserve with the formal signing of the Conservation Agreement in its third phase. This agreement, signed between S. C. Selva Maya del Norte and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), aims to protect and manage the La Colorada-El Molino Management Unit.

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(February 05, 2025)   -   35 years ago, Guatemala took a historic step with the creation of the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR), the green heart of Mesoamerica and an invaluable sanctuary for biodiversity, the sustainable livelihoods of many communities, and the cultural legacy of our region. With more than 2.1 million hectares, it is the largest protected area in the country, home to iconic species such as jaguars, tapirs, and macaws. However, today it faces critical threats that endanger its integrity. 

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(January 31, 2025)   -   Climate change is intensifying heat waves and droughts in Mesoamerica, affecting both human communities and the biodiversity of the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR). Rising temperatures and water scarcity worsen living conditions for rural families, increase the risk of forest fires, and endanger ecosystem health. 

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