Conservation and Threats
The forests have been heavily altered by human activity, so that only a few enclaves of mature forest remain. Forests have been cleared for timber harvesting, agriculture, and grazing, and much of the original forest has been replaced with scrubland or secondary forest.
El Cielo Biosphere Reserve in southern Tamaulipas is the only protected area in the ecoregion.
Read more about this topic: Veracruz Moist Forests
Famous quotes containing the words conservation and/or threats:
“A country grows in history not only because of the heroism of its troops on the field of battle, it grows also when it turns to justice and to right for the conservation of its interests.”
—Aristide Briand (1862–1932)
“Do not extort money from anyone by threats or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 3:14.
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