Conservation of Seven Endangered Species in the Western Volcanic Chain of Guatemala

Long-term Conservation of Seven Endangered Species in the Zunil-Atitlán-Balam Juyú Biocultural and Sustainable Development Corridor of the Western Volcanic Chain of Guatemala

Partner: Asociación Vivamos Mejor Guatemala
Years: 2025-2027

The project seeks to improve the long-term conservation viability of seven endangered species in the Zunil-Atitlán-Balam Juyú Biocultural and Sustainable Development Corridor in the western volcanic chain of Guatemala: Abies guatemalensis (EN), Buddleja megalocephala (EN), Ocotea salvinii (EN), Prunus guatemalensis (EN), Prunus salasii (EN), Sterculia mexicana (VU), Wimmeria cyclocarpa (EN).

Wimmeria Cyclocarpa

To achieve this, three specific objectives are implemented by Asociación Vivamos Mejor Guatemala (AVMG):
(i) Participatively restore 80 hectares of habitat for the endangered species by producing 100,000 seedlings of 30 native tree species at the CEDRACC nursery (Center for Education for Rural Development and Climate Change Adaptation), of which 25,000 are from the seven endangered species.
(ii) Reduce the impact of anthropogenic threats such as forest fires on the habitat of the endangered species.
(iii) Strengthen the long-term conservation of the seven species through an active participation on the national round table for ecological restoration, environmental education, the enhancement of management plans, and ecological monitoring.
For project implementation, AVMG will partner with key actors at both local and national levels, including communities, municipalities, universities, and government institutions.