the Maya Biosphere Reserve

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf protected area
gptkbp:area 2,112,940 acres
gptkbp:conservationEfforts wildlife protection
gptkbp:contains biodiversity
rivers
tropical forests
gptkbp:contributedTo climate regulation
gptkbp:established 1990
gptkbp:features wetlands
caves
archaeological sites
ancient_Maya_cities
gptkbp:homeTo various bird species
endangered species
jaguars
howler monkeys
tapirs
scarlet macaws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Maya Biosphere Reserve
gptkbp:includes national parks
cultural heritage sites
community-managed areas
flora_and_fauna
gptkbp:isHomeTo over 100 species of mammals
over 300 species of birds
over 1,000 species of plants
over 200 species of reptiles and amphibians
gptkbp:isManagedBy non-governmental organizations
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Mesoamerican_Biological_Corridor
the_Central_American_rainforest
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor a biodiversity hotspot
gptkbp:isThreatenedBy land conversion
illegal logging
poaching
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Guatemala
gptkbp:managedBy Guatemalan_government
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Maya_Forest
gptkbp:promotes biodiversity conservation
ecotourism
gptkbp:provides ecosystem services
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:supports environmental education
sustainable tourism
local communities
research initiatives
gptkbp:surroundingArea Petén region
Maya_civilization_ruins
gptkbp:threats deforestation