Environmental
Guatemala: Environmental activists warn against illegal deforestation in Maya Biosphere Reserve
Illegal deforestation and land clearing in the Maya Biosphere Reserve continue to threaten biodiversity and protected areas.
Environmental organizations and activists in Guatemala are sounding the alarm over sustained illegal deforestation activities inside the Maya Biosphere Reserve, located primarily in the northern department of Petén. Satellite monitoring and field reports indicate clearing of primary forest for cattle pasture and small‑scale agriculture, undermining conservation efforts and violating protected area regulations. Activists note that the combination of weak enforcement, land‑grabbing pressures, and organized crime involvement has created an environment where illegal logging and land conversion persist despite government commitments to strengthen forest protection and increase security in the region.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Maya Biosphere Reserve, Petén, Guatemala
- Date added
- 2026-04-08 12:36 UTC
- Added by
- gregoryamericaapdrmis
- Last updated
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-08 18:22 UTC
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-08
- Connected threats
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- Not Available