Sierra Gorda

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and swallows find refuge and can be seen circling at dawn.

Unlike most protected areas, the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve is 70% privately owned, 27% ejido, 3% federal property. Nearly 100,000 people live within the reserve, mostly scattered in small mountain villages, and the conservation of these rare intact forests relies on their willing participation. Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda, the local NGO which co-manages the reserve with the federal government, plays a critical role by organizing and engaging local communities in sustainable livelihoods including beekeeping, embroidery, and ceramics, as well as genuine community-owned and operated ecotourism projects that include cabins, camping areas, local cuisine and guides.

The region is formed by the municipalities of Arroyo Seco, Jalpan de Serra, Landa de Matamoros, Pinal de Amoles, and Peñamiller.

External Links

*http://www.sierragorda.net