Located along the Caribbean coast of Guatemala, the Sierra Caral is a unique transitional ecosystem of wet rainforest and pine-oak forests. The area is a critical refuge for 120 neotropical migratory species. Currently, the Sierra Caral is completely unprotected and being developed at an alarming rate. Funding will help purchase and protect over 5,000 acres of forestland in Guatemala.
Funding Amount:$5,000
Year:2011
Type:
Fish ConservationPlant ConservationWildlife Conservation
Region: Statewide