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El Impossible National Park is regarded as one of the remaining tropical rain forests of El Salvador. In March, 1989 this park was established. The park serves as the source of eight rivers that supplies drinking water to the nearby communities. The park has a unique combination of different types of animals and plants.
Before this national park was created the El Salvador government issued a decree in order to protect the biological diverseness of this area. Under this decree, fishing, logging, expansion of agricultural land and hunting was strictly prohibited. From 1991, Salva NATURA began working jointly with Wildlife service and the National Park. Salva NATURA protects and manages the park. The local communities are involved in the movement of conservation.
The Conservation efforts in El Impossible National Park by Salva NATURA:
Environment education: From 1995 Salva NATURA is providing education on environment and on development of community in the nearby villages. The aim is to bring down the usage of forest resources. At present, about forty local community schools take part in this program.
Community Assistance: Salva NATURA in 1992 began Land Purchase Program aiming to acquire adjoining the EL Impossible. Stoves that save fire wood are provided and latrines are constructed in the community assistance project and Latrines. More than 4000 people living in the nearby areas have been benefited.
Micro Enterprise: In order to benefit the local communities small tourist organizations are created in San Benito in El Impossible. Besides a fund has been created to back up the loans that are granted to the communities. Loans ranging between US $ 450 - $ 1500 are provided for creating handicraft shop, restaurant serving Salvadoran cuisine, medical shop and other stores.
Species of animals in EL Impossible National Park include:
Mountain Lion
Jaguarundi
Margay cat
Collared anteater
Birds of these parks are:
Spectacled Owl
Great Curassow
King Vulture
El Impossible National Park includes some of the amazing flora and fauna on earth.
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