Source: Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias
- Conap emphasized that the more information there is about the impact these species face, the better conservation actions can be implemented.
Guatemala City, Sep 7 (AGN) - In order to strengthen monitoring and conservation actions, the National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) highlighted the benefits of installing camera traps in different regions of the country.
Mainly, the installation of these cameras is part of a strategy that Conap executes for the care of wildlife. The aim is to capture images to monitor the passage of animals, determine their density, and make conservation decisions. They also make it possible to locate people who threaten the country's natural resources.
The strategy is implemented with the support of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Foundation for Development and Conservation (Fundaeco).
General details
Camera traps are a non-invasive method for recording rare, cryptic, or elusive species. Among their functions is to counteract illegal wildlife trafficking in the regions where they are installed.
Therefore, they are valuable tools to identify species that are not so distinguishable by footprints and other traces.
Sectors benefited
So far, the camera trap system has been installed in the Petén, eastern, Verapaces, Río Azul and Laguna del Tigre regions. Its operation has made it possible to capture wildlife such as jaguars, peccaries, deer and goats, among other species that did not have a long-term monitoring program.
For this reason, Conap emphasized that the more information there is on the impact these species face, the better conservation actions can be implemented.
Finally, in addition to the cameras, Conap's Control and Surveillance Unit maintains routine monitoring and patrols.
Source: Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias