Guatemala - Terrestrial protected areas

Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area)

Terrestrial protected areas (% of total land area) in Guatemala was 30.63 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 30.63 in 2010, while its lowest value was 25.92 in 1990.

Definition: Terrestrial protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine areas, unclassified areas, littoral (intertidal) areas, and sites protected under local or provincial law are excluded.

Source: United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and international agreements.

See also:

Year Value
1990 25.92
1991 25.92
1992 25.92
1993 25.92
1994 25.93
1995 27.25
1996 28.36
1997 28.84
1998 28.93
1999 28.97
2000 28.99
2001 29.06
2002 29.13
2003 29.49
2004 29.58
2005 30.36
2006 30.53
2007 30.62
2008 30.63
2009 30.63
2010 30.63

Classification

Topic: Environment Indicators

Sub-Topic: Biodiversity & protected areas