ARTICLE| CONSERVATION ADVC Kolijke. Photo by Roberto de la Maza.
Evolution of Natural Protected Areas in Mexico By Roberto de la Maza Hernández
M
exico’s national policy of Natural Protected Areas (NPAs) began in 1917 when President Venustiano Carranza declared Desierto de los Leones as a national park [1]. During the six-year term of President Adolfo López Mateos (1958-1964), a Forest Law [2] was issued, which for the first time, included national parks in Mexican legislation.
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