Restore impacted protected forest in Puerto Rico
Organization information
Protectores de Cuencas Inc
Location: Yauco, Puerto Rico
Summary
This project is about the reforestation of impacted areas of the Guanica State Forest due to wildland fires and the 2017 hurricane season. This is a subtropical coastal-dry forest recognized by the UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve due to its high biodiversity and social context. It is also the critical habitat for 15 endangered species including 8 plants, 3 reptiles, 2 birds, 1 amphibian & 1 mammal. This important forest provides ecosystem services to the community and over 500k/yr visitors.
Project locations
Puerto Rico