Protecting What Sustains Us
The Bay Islands of Honduras are home to some of the most ecologically significant and breathtaking marine and coastal ecosystems in the Caribbean. Within this region, several protected areas play a vital role in conserving biodiversity, sustaining local livelihoods, and safeguarding natural heritage for future generations.
Turtle harbour
Turtle Harbour Wildlife Refuge, located on the island of Utila in the Bay Islands Department of Honduras, was officially designated a protected area by the National Congress of Honduras through Decree No. 75-2010, issued on June 10, 2010. Scientific research and biological monitoring activities are permitted, provided they comply with the requirements established for research permits.
port royal
national park
Port Royal National Park (PNPR) covers an area of 499.59 ha that extends over the municipality of Santos Guardiola and includes terrestrial habitats, a buffer zone of 34.73 ha and a core zone of 464.86 ha. It is surrounded by local communities in Punta Gorda, Calabash Bight, Diamond Rock, and New Port Royal, among others.
Forestry reserve guanaja # 3
In 1961 it was declared “Reserved Forest Zone Number Three” because of its hydrological importance. The tropical forest is dominated by Pinus caribaea var. The lower, less steep or more humid slopes are characterized by a forest of evergreen oaks with Quercus oleoides associated with Byrsonima crassifolia, while in the deeper ravines there is a fairly diverse humid tropical forest.
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