Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Trifinio Fraternidad
The Trifinio Fraternidad transboundary biosphere reserve is a trinational biosphere reserve located between El Salvador Guatemala and Honduras It is the first transboundary biosphere reserve in Central America and represents a major contribution to implementation of the Mesoamerican Corridor It includes key biodiversity areas such as Montecristo National Park and a variety of forest ecosystems A key function of this mountain area is guaranteeing water supply for local communities It also plays an important role in regional development through the promotion of coffee activities conifer forest extraction and agrotourism This biosphere reserve has received strong support at high political levels viceministers of the three countries as well as the involvement of local communities in promoting sustainable development
El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala -