the reserve
We are committed to the conservation and protection of this valuable ecosystem. Through species reintroduction programs and the preservation of natural habitats, we work to ensure a sustainable future for wildlife
and the environment. Join us in our effort
to protectthis precious
natural legacy.
Support Conservation Through Your Stay
By choosing to stay at Reserva Maderas del Carmen, you are actively contributing to the preservation and protection of one of Mexico's most diverse ecosystems. Since 1996, our efforts have focused on managing approximately 208,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, dedicated to the conservation of endangered species and the restoration of natural habitats.
Our mission is to advance the conservation of lands, water and endangered sepecies in Maderas del Carmen Reseve.
The area consists of a mountain range known as Sierra del Carmen. These geological environments have given rise to a variety of natural habitats, from river systems where the Rio Grande crosses through the Desert of Chihuahua, to a mix with grasslands, and oak and juniper forests on the plateaus and slopes of the mountains. There are also pine and fir forests that extend up to the highest peaks.
The mountainous area surrounded by the Desert forms a biological corridor utilized by numerous species during their migrations from the southern Rocky Mountains in the United States to the Sierra Madre Oriental in Mexico. This area is therefore considered a crucial refuge for migratory species.
Currently, there are several groups involved in biological monitoring, research, environmental education, and community development: Profauna, AC; Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro; Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Museo Maderas del Carmen, AC; Cementos Mexicanos; and Ejido Communities.
The Maderas del Carmen Flora and Fauna Protection Area (APFFMC) hosts representative ecosystems of the Coahuilan desert, home to endangered plant and animal species. Among these are the Black Bear, Peregrine Falcon, Golden Eagle, White-tailed Deer, and the Carmen Shrew.
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Considering that the Maderas del Carmen Flora and Fauna Protection Area is of great relevance due to its containment of endangered species such as the Black Bear, Peregrine Falcon, and Golden Eagle, as well as various endemic plant species. Additionally, it serves as a migration corridor for the Monarch Butterfly and nesting area for several bird species. These lands are currently protected by their owner, the National System of Protected Natural Areas (Sistema Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas), recognizing the fulfillment of conservation objectives by integrating the area into the National System of Protected Areas (Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas, SINAP), registered as SINAP009.
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​Furthermore, it was recognized by CONANP (National Commission of Natural Protected Areas) as a protected natural area by decree on November 7, 1996
Bison Reintroduction
Cemex in partnership with AES Mexico and the Mexican Fund for Nature Conservation reintroduced the first specimens to the area
