Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve
GPTKB entity
Properties (63)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Nature_Reserve
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gptkbp:area |
155,000 hectares
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gptkbp:contains |
tropical rainforest
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gptkbp:established |
1998
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gptkbp:features |
mangrove forests
volcanic landscapes |
gptkbp:homeTo |
endangered species
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve
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gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Laguna_de_Sontecomapan
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gptkbp:isAdjacentTo |
Gulf of Mexico
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gptkbp:isHomeTo |
insects
unique ecosystems various bird species endemic species migratory birds jaguars howler monkeys various reptiles carnivorous plants traditional communities tapirs flora diversity numerous amphibians rare orchids |
gptkbp:isImportantFor |
community engagement
conservation efforts environmental education climate regulation cultural practices water conservation wildlife habitat scientific studies |
gptkbp:isKnownFor |
conservation programs
cultural heritage scenic landscapes sustainable practices sustainable tourism initiatives biodiversity_research |
gptkbp:isLocatedIn |
gptkb:Veracruz
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gptkbp:isManagedBy |
local communities
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gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:Los_Tuxtlas_Biosphere_Reserve_System
gptkb:Mesoamerican_Biological_Corridor gptkb:Mexican_Protected_Areas_Network Biodiversity Hotspot Tropical Rainforest Biome |
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy |
gptkb:UNESCO
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gptkbp:isRecognizedFor |
its ecological significance
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gptkbp:isThreatenedBy |
climate change
pollution deforestation invasive species overfishing urban development agricultural expansion illegal logging |
gptkbp:isUsedFor |
recreation
education research |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Mexico
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gptkbp:managedBy |
gptkb:National_Commission_of_Natural_Protected_Areas
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gptkbp:partOf |
Los_Tuxtlas_region
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gptkbp:promotes |
ecotourism
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gptkbp:supports |
biodiversity
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