HONDURAS - Mangrove restoration
A Unique Protected Wetland
Mangroves are a critical ecosystem in the protection of marine resources: 75% of salt water species such as fish, crabs and shrimp live in mangroves during their lives. A continual degradation is taking place threatening this unique local biodiversity. The Wildlife Refuge was founded in 1987 and protects an area of 13, 225 hectares. Our local partner educates local community members to protect and plant mangroves and associated trees, directly impacting 110 families, giving women the opportunity to provide for their families and community.
Mangroves are a critical ecosystem in the protection of marine resources as well as for protection against hurricanes, heavy rains and storms. Farmers have settled many of the coastal areas within this eco-region, clearing land as they go. The clearing of land has lead to a continual degradation of mangrove and surrounding habitat due to erosion of soils and the sedimentation that follows. Other kinds of threats are from over fishing, poaching and commercial hunting – the latter two are so severe that they have led to the local extinction of some mammal species. Our project ‘Cuero y Salado’ is considered a wetland of international importance under the RAMSAR convention.
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