Pronatura México is the largest Mexican environmental conservation group. Founded in 1981, the organization covers 32 Mexican states, being now composed of 6 regional representations, which are:

Pronatura, A.C. Pronatura Chiapas Pronatura Noreste Pronatura Noroeste Pronatura Península de Yucatán Pronatura Veracruz

Pronatura México

These non government, nonprofit organizations share the mission of the conservation of the flora, fauna and priority ecosystems of Mexico, promoting society's development in harmony with nature. The logo, which represents a horned guan, was 'modernized' in 2006, due to the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Pronatura, keeping the horned guan, but giving it a more stylized image.

Pronatura México

In addition to the geographic division of its conservation work, Pronatura bases its programs on Strategic Lines of Action, which are:

Pronatura México

Conservation and sustainable management of priority ecosystems

Environmental education and strategic communication

Community sustainable development

Environmental policy and management

Production and management of information

Institutional development

Pronatura has a number of donors and partners, both in Mexico and internationally. This has helped Pronatura grow to be conformed by more than 500 individuals, amongst board members (both national and regional) and staff, and achieve a yearly conservation investment of over 10 million dollars.

There are four national programs, shared by all six Pronaturas with a national coordination. These are:

Private Lands Conservation Program

Pronatura's Centers for Conservation Information

National Wetlands Program

National Bird Program

See also

Conservation biology

Conservation movement

Environmentalism

Environmental movement

Habitat conservation

List of environmental organizations

Sustainability

External links

Pronatura, A.C. - Main Pronatura A.C.'s website

Pronatura Noreste, A.C. - Pronatura Noreste's website

Pronatura Noroeste, A.C. - Pronatura Noroeste's website

Pronatura Península de Yucatán - Pronatura Península de Yucatán's website

Pronatura Veracruz - Pronatura Veracruz's website

Pronatura Casa Tortuga - Sea Turtle Conservation

1981 establishments in Mexico

Environmental organizations based in Mexico

Organizations established in 1981