Protected Areas Management (PAM)

The purpose of the PAM project is to improve the living conditions of those living in or near forests and protected areas by increasing and diversifying production of natural resources through the sustainable management.  They accomplish this through our two goals: (1) protected area education and management - increasing community knowledge in order to maintain and enhance the management of biodiversity and ecosystems in prioritized protected areas - and (2) integrated production and resources utilization - improving ability to sustainably manage available natural and human resources in order to ensure food security. 

PAM Volunteers working with Honduran farmers

Prioritized Protected Areas include:

Olancho:  Sierra de Agalta and Patuca National Parks.
Francisco Morazan:  Montaña de Corralitos Wildlife Refuge and El Chile Biological Reserve
Choluteca:  Cerro Guanacaure and Montaña La Botija Multiple Use Areas.
La Paz:  Guajiquiro Biological Reserve/Water Production Area.
Comayagua: Montaña de Comayagua and Cerro Azul Meambar National Parks.
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara National Park.
Copan/Lempira/Ocotepeque: Celaque National Park and Puca-Opalaca National Park.
Atlántida: Pico Bonito National Park and Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge.
Colón: Capiro – Calentura and Laguna de Guaimoreto.