Guatemala's Maya reserve shows forest cover rising amid sustainable logging

Communities in Central America are increasing tree cover while harvesting timber sustainably, demonstrating that local stewardship can balance economic need with forest protection.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 3:00 AM PT · 1 article

Guatemala's Maya reserve shows forest cover rising amid sustainable logging — Image via theguardian.com

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1d Guardian Environment Legal logging and soaring saplings: the ‘green islands’ bucking the deforestation trend in central America — In Guatemala’s Maya biosphere reserve local people are making a living from trees at the same time as increasing forest cover, showing nature is best protected…

More coverage from around the web

aol.co.uk Legal logging and soaring saplings: the ‘green islands’ bucking the deforestation trend in central America - AOL

trilliontrees.org #Forests2Follow - The Maya Biosphere, Guatemala: A globally significant landscape - Trillion Trees

preferredbynature.org Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve leading the way in responsible forest management | Preferred by Nature

euronews.com How has 30 years of logging saved the rainforest in Guatemala? | Euronews

trilliontrees.org Selva Maya: Belize, Guatemala, Mexico - Trillion Trees

Appeared in: 2026-07-24 (#19)

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