Why are employment opportunities so important to the local community?
The indigenous community in this region of Mexico has historically been dependent upon the land for subsistence farming. One of the few economic alternatives has been selling logging rights to timber companies who destructively log the precious habitat. If they sell their land outright or the government expropriates it, they are forced to migrate and often end up squatting or illegally immigrating. With this in mind, Rainforest2Reef is working with local communities to identify and develop more opportunities for eco-friendly employment, including eco-tourism and beekeeping.
