Monarch Conservation and Justice in Mexico
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SummaryMonarch butterflies are among the most charismatic of endangered fauna. Because of not only their visual beauty but also their enchanting migrations, they have achieved striking popularity especially among Northern conservationists. While these migrations may be spectacular, they are also transnational—and this brings the conservation effort of the butterfly to the realm of international environmental cooperation. Each winter, the Monarch Butterfly populations of the eastern United States and Canada take flight destined for Michoacán, a forested region in central Mexico, where they spend the winter in the forests of oyamel fir trees. Though this process is not entirely understood, many scientists reason that this particular ecosystem is very well-suited to protecting the butterflies from freezing. This inevitable migration implicates the interests of the residents of Michoacán, who have traditionally used and sold the wood of the oyamel trees as part of their subsistence livelihoods.
Table of Contents
- The Mexican Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.
- Conservation vs. Development.
- Environmental Justice and Biocentrism.
- Centralized Governance.
- Monetary Compensation.
- Ecotourism.
- Rezoning.
- Conclusion.
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