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A natural legacy

El Carmen Nature Reserve

El Carmen
Nature Reserve

El Carmen Nature Reserve is a transboundary nature conservancy site, expanding over 130,000 hectares across the Mexico-US border as a wildlife haven.
Our goals

Biodiversity Conservation

Habitat Restoration
Wildlife Conservation
Field Study
Reduce CO2 Footprint
Bighorn sheep in the grasslands
OUR Nature conservancy

Rewilding The Reserve

This natural reserve, previously used for livestock, is now dedicated to wildlife conservation as we reintroduce native species and preserve natural resources.
Success Stories

Effective Wildlife Conservancy

Since the year 2000, we've been dedicated to preserving, restoring, and enhancing biodiversity at the reserve. Discover the impact we've made on habitats and species so far.
5
ecosystems
80
mammals species
+130K
hectares
+1.5K
plant species
Meet the reserve

Virtual Tour

Expanding across the US-Mexico border, El Carmen Nature Reserve is the size of the entire city of Los Angeles. You can enjoy its natural beauty through this immersive experience wherever you are.
WHC Certified

A Gold Tier Project

The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) has awarded us the gold-tier certification for our efforts to conserve species of concern, mammals, deserts, and forests.
WHC Certification - Certified Gold
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Have Any Questions?

While public visitation isn't possible, we welcome inquiries from researchers, conservationists, and those passionate about conservation.


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