 IDEA
is a non-profit organization working in scientific, social, economic
and environmental aspects. Its most important project is El Jocotal,
carried out in association with municipalities, schools and communities.
It works in the areas of research, environmental education, community
development, women, gender and development, and consensus building
for sustainable development.
El Jocotal Wildlife Refuge was accepted as
a Ramsar site in August 1998.
Located 132 km from San Salvador, the refuge
includes Jocotal Lagoon, Chaparastique volcano and the Casamota-La
Pezota and Chilanguera forests. Its life zone is subtropical (hot)
wet forest. Vegetation is primarily aquatic and swamp forest,
extending over the most extensive area in the nation with this
type of flora.
Of the 504 species of birds reported for El
Salvador, at least 135 can be found in El Jocotal. There is intense
pressure on this area, and the NGO IDEA is working for its protection
and preservation.
For more information send e-mail to [email protected]
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