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Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area

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Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1]
LocationChiapas, Mexico
Area121.85 km2 (47.05 sq mi)
Designationflora and fauna protection area
Designated1992
Governing bodyNational Commission of Natural Protected Areas

Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area is a protected natural area in southeastern Mexico. Chan-Kin is located in the Lacandon Forest of eastern Chiapas state. It lies just west of the Usumacinta River, and east of the Lacan-Tun and Montes Azules biosphere reserves. The flora and fauna protection area was established in 1992 by the Mexican government, and covers an area of 121.85 km2.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b UNEP-WCMC (2021). Protected Area Profile for Chan-Kin from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 3 October 2021. [1]