Science and Environment

Chelemhá Cloud Forest Reserve
Private reserve describes indigenous flora and fauna, with rates for tours, meals, and lodging. [English/German]
http://www.chelemha.org/

Early Maya Murals at San Bartolo, Guatemala
Article and photos on the discovery and early fieldwork at the site, estimated to date from 100 CE.
http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/SanBartolo.htm

Knut Eisermann - Ornithological Research and Wildlife Photography in Guatemala
Listing of published research and contract work.
http://www.knut-eisermann.info/

Maize of Guatemala
This site contains information about Guatemala's traditional food crop, maize (documents, photographs, links). It focuses especially on maize biodiversity.
http://www.milpa.nl

Petén Region and Maya Biosphere Reserve
Detailed geographic and ecological information on this area of the country, including indigenous species, environmental threats, bibliography, and photos.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/botany/projects/cpd/ma/ma13.htm

Proyecto San Bartolo
The official site of the archaelogical project describes its discovery, layout and structures, and planned research and conservation. [English/Spanish]
http://www.sanbartolo.org/

Sierra de las Minas Region and Biosphere Reserve
Detailed geographic and ecological information on this area of the country, including indigenous species, environmental threats, bibliography, and photos.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/botany/projects/cpd/ma/ma14.htm

Yaxhá Private Natural Reserve
Aims to protect Maya Biosphere Park resources through providing environmentally friendly jobs. Describes flora and fauna, with information on scientific station and tourism facilities under construction. [English/Spanish]
http://www.yaxhanatural.org/

The Daily Glyph
Video from the San Bartolo site. <small>(December 14, 2005)</small>
http://www.gomaya.com/glyph/archives/001553.html#001553

Archaeological Investigation and Conservation at San Bartolo
William A. Saturno's [English/Spanish] 2002 field report, with photos, detailed descriptions, and analysis of the pre-Classical site. <small>(2002)</small>
http://www.famsi.org/reports/01038/

Lost and Found
Transcript of NewsHour interview with Dr. Arthur Demarest on his discovery of Cancuen. Video and audio also available. <small>(September 11, 2000)</small>
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/latin_america/july-dec00/mayan_9-11.html

Maya Palace Uncovered
Article on the archaeologists working at Cancuen, who have uncovered the remains of an enormous Maya palace built nearly 1,300 years ago. Photos and maps. <small>(September 8, 2000)</small>
http://www.archaeology.org/online/news/cancuen/

Archaeological Survey in Jutiapa, Guatemala
Report describing a multi-year study of Classic Period settlement patterns on the southern Pacific coast. <small>(1997)</small>
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/estrada-belli/franc/sap97.html