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The project will consolidate the protection of Neotropical migratory birds in Durango's temperate and tropical forests.

Partners will work in two sites: El Ejido Pueblo Nuevo and La Michilia Biosphere Reserve, both located in the State of Durango.

They will add a new layer of protection by promoting an Management Area (UMA) in 5,000 hectares, implementing restoration activities derived from the Sustainable Forest Management Plan, as well as elaborating the Management Plan in 35,000 hectares of the Natural Protected Area and conforming of its advisory council.

This project strengthens the conservation of these forests, which house more than 369 species of birds, 169 Neotropical species. The project focuses on Important Bird Areas Presidio Pueblo Nuevo, Durango and La Michilia (CONABIO).

The Durango Mountains are strategic zones for terrestrial biodiversity and for the provision of ecosystem services such as regulation of temperature and humidity, soil and water conservation, carbon capture and storage, and conservation of biological diversity, among others. The project has strong support from the ejido and from the state and federal authorities.