PROJECT: The lack of employment and migration has
generated a social change in the younger population of this
region, in which the use of materials for the construction of
their homes, is not longer in compliance either with them nor
with the environment. Invasions, change and land use,
excessive logging, poaching, introduction of exotic species to
the ecosystem, livestock, monocultures, burning garbage,
water pollution, mineral extraction, etc., have led to a deterioration and negative impact
on the Monte Negro Sierra.
WORK: Volunteers will participate in identifying environmental problems in the region,
will be integrated to conservation and restoration productive projects, driven by the
Ministry of Sustainable Development through the Directorate General of Protected
Natural Areas, exchanging experiences with owners and holders
on the management of forest nurseries, apiaries, production of
aromatic plants, fire management strategy, environmental limits
of the protected areas, reforestation, among others. Also,
tours will be conducted to identify environmental misconduct
such as open waste disposal, illegal logging, poaching, changes in
land use involving agrarian groups and different levels of the
government.
LOCATION: This Natural Protected Area is located in four different municipalities
Emiliano Zapata, Tlaltizapán, Yautepec and Jiutepec situated in the state of Morelos.
ACCOMMODATION: In a house adapted for the volunteers or in a communal hall.
REQUIREMENTS : Interest in the thematics of Environment and Sustainable
Development.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $3,000 pesos, includes accommodation and food and some
organisational costs.