Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, inscribed 2001, in Mexico. The Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve is located in the state of Querétaro in northern Mexico. Its strategic biogeographical position between the Nearctic and the Mesoamerican Mountain regions makes Sierra Gorda one of the most ecologically rich and diverse places in Mexico. It comprises 14 vegetation types and is dominated by tropical sclerophyllous forest. The conservation of the ecosystems of Sierra Gorda is essential. They host a number of threatened species and serve as a refuge for migratory species.