El Rosario monarch sanctuary
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El Rosario monarch sanctuary is a renowned protected area in central Mexico that hosts one of the largest overwintering colonies of monarch butterflies, attracting scientists and ecotourists from around the world.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
monarch butterfly sanctuary
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protected area ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| access |
hiking trails
ⓘ
horseback riding options ⓘ |
| attracts |
ecotourists
ⓘ
nature photographers ⓘ scientists ⓘ |
| climateRole | provides cool stable microclimate for overwintering monarchs ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | protected ⓘ |
| country | Mexico ⓘ |
| ecosystemType |
mountain cloud forest
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oyamel fir forest ⓘ |
| elevation | high-altitude forest area ⓘ |
| fauna |
migratory monarch butterflies
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resident forest bird species ⓘ small mammals of montane forests ⓘ |
| flora |
oyamel fir trees
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pine trees ⓘ understory shrubs and herbs ⓘ |
| governedBy |
Mexican environmental authorities
ⓘ
local ejido community ⓘ |
| knownFor |
butterfly watching
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ecotourism ⓘ large overwintering colonies of monarch butterflies ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Michoacán
NERFINISHED
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central Mexico ⓘ |
| mainSpeciesProtected | monarch butterfly ⓘ |
| managementGoal |
promotion of sustainable ecotourism
ⓘ
protection of monarch overwintering habitat ⓘ |
| partOf |
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
NERFINISHED
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monarch butterfly migratory route between Canada, the United States, and Mexico ⓘ |
| researchUse |
forest ecology research
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monarch butterfly population monitoring ⓘ studies of insect migration ⓘ |
| supports | local community livelihoods through ecotourism ⓘ |
| threat |
climate change impacts on monarch migration
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illegal logging in surrounding areas ⓘ |
| tourismActivity |
guided hikes
ⓘ
viewing monarch butterfly clusters on trees ⓘ |
| tourismPeakMonths |
December
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February ⓘ January ⓘ early March ⓘ |
| tourismSeason | monarch overwintering season ⓘ |
| UNESCOStatus | World Heritage Site component ⓘ |
| visitorInfrastructure |
basic visitor services
ⓘ
designated trails ⓘ viewing platforms ⓘ |
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