Why is it important to collect this surveys?

Coastal Wetlands constitute an important natural resource to mankind. They are home and shelter of millions of species of birds, plants, amphibians, cetaceans, fishes, insects and plants. In the last century nearly 50 % of these ecosystems have disappeared and are now considered as one of the most endangered habitats. Identified causes of these losses are: conversion of land for agricultural activity, deviation of rivers, industrial contamination and unsustainable hunting/fishing among others.

Marismas Nacionales is considered by WHSRN as a site of hemispheric importance for the survivor of shorebird species, and is the second largest wetland area on . Perhaps you’ve already traveled to and maybe gone birding at San Blas.

For over 15 years “Ejido Palma Grande” and “Ejido Los Murillo” with a committee directed by the Ejido’s sherif have taken action against destruction of the mangrove. These actions include: reforesting, area patrolling, monitoring along with of biodiversity. Under the PSA-CABSA program, the area destined to protection, projected for the next 5 years, are 2329 ha.

With the idea of helping these communities with the cost of preservation, we are developing a birdwatchers tour market. Tour profits would be sent to the poor communities living around these coastal areas.

The purpose of this survey is to measure the financial viability of establishing this market