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Entries for April 2024

World Tapir Day: The forest gardener

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World Tapir Day: The forest gardener
(April 26, 2024)   -   There are four species of tapir in the world and Central America is home to the Tapirus bairdii species, also known as danta o danto, considered a symbol of the jungle and fertility, present in myths and legends of various indigenous communities. This April 27th, we celebrate their presence in the Great Forests of Mesoamerica, as they play a crucial role in seed dispersal, thus contributing to the regeneration of tropical forests where they inhabit. Their distribution spans southern Mexico, Guat...

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Biodiverse Landscapes Fund starts activities in Trifinio

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Biodiverse Landscapes Fund starts activities in Trifinio
(April 09, 2024)   -   The UK Biodiverse Landscapes Fund is a global initiative covering six valuable biodiversity hotspots around the world. In Mesoamerica it will invest up to approximately US$19 million over the next six years. In Guatemala and Honduras, the fund will cover the areas of the Mayan Jungle, Trifinio and Mosquitia.

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