Ministry of Environment announces 3 Maya Protected Areas

Three Maya communities in the state of Yukadan Included in the list of protected natural areas (ANP) Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semanat) of Mexico.

Yukatan Jiovah was made by the Ministry Chairman Alicia Persena Ibrah and the Governor of Uukadan Johanan Dus Mena Agitos (Mutual -owned lands) Sakpugenhe, San Disitnap and San Auguston have recognized the efforts of the Maya communities – in their own efforts – to carry out security measures in the region.

A Agito A form of communal terrain in Mexico, which is primarily used for agriculture. All three award recipients are located in the municipality of Tekox.

“These areas are not only the responsibility of the government, but the tribal people, the social organizations and the citizens of our environment will become the defenders of our environment,” said Persena during the ceremony on Monday.

Last year, Parsena attended a conference in Columbia, and addressed plans to expand Mexico’s protected lands through the alliance with tribal communities.

Certificates were presented within the PUUC State Bio -Cultural Reserve Institute, which highlights the gap between the environment and culture in the region. This existence is to emphasize the influence of natural resources in the world overlooking, art manifestations and religious practices of Maya communities.

In the month of October, In Mexico there are more than 230 federal protected natural areas (ANPs), each manage the National Protected CONANP. These lands, including national parks, biosynthesis and designated areas that protect Flora, fauna and other natural resources, have a total area of ​​98 million hectares, which is the size of the orange state.

Governor Tiaz Mena emphasized that the new protected areas are part of the natural tradition and Maya identity of the world, which must be protected to the future generation. These areas support local economies by promoting sustainable tourism and agriculture.

“Yukadan is a natural tradition that will be a tradition for your children and grandchildren,” he said.

The Federal Prosecutor’s Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has recently closed the PUUC Biochemical Balance Forestry Activities due to illegal land use changes. The agency announced in the March 3 report.

Profepa researchers found two sites with an unauthorized solution of natural plants and captured heavy machinery used in that process. Violations occurred in the municipality of Decox.

“The ultimate goal of our practice is to repair the damage,” said Mariana Boy Thamborell for Environmental Protection, and she was also involved in last week’s story. Propa closes dolphin shows in Hotel Barcelon in Riviara Maya.

“This action underlines a series of efforts to balance environmental protection with social needs, and ensures that security efforts benefit environmental and local communities,” Bai added.

With reports from Day And Radio film