Decree Gives Forestry Agency Control Over El Merendón Range

Published on Honduras Daily · May 31, 2026 · Originally reported May 19, 2026 by Tiempo

A decree transferring authority over the El Merendón mountain range to the national forestry agency ICF has alarmed the local conservation group Guardianes del Merendón, which warns of deforestation and threats to San Pedro Sula's water supply.

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