Biodiversity conservation beyond borders
El Carmen is one of the most biodiverse areas in North America and one of the five great wilderness ecosystems in the world. It spans over 130,000 hectares along the US-Mexico border, contributing to the wildlife conservation of 26% of bird and 16% of mammal species in Mexico.
Desert bighorn sheep conservation
In 2000, Cemex launched the El Carmen Nature Reserve project and began building the Pilares Desert Bighorn Sheep facility as a foundation for their wildlife conservation program. Pilares covers 5,000 hectares within the reserve, with 250 of these magnificent animals roaming the region today, plus over 100 reintroduced into surrounding areas.
The return of the desert mule deer
In 2006, in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and US ranch owners, we reintroduced 320 mule deer to the region. Since then, our efforts have expanded, releasing over 900 mule deer at the natural reserve and significantly restoring the population in the area.
Pronghorn antelope conservation
For the first time since the 1950s, the pronghorn antelope has returned to the region. Thanks to our collaborative wildlife conservation efforts, El Carmen now boasts 100 of these agile creatures freely roaming its grasslands.
Rewilding with a purpose
One of our key wildlife conservation goals is to reintroduce native species to the natural reserve. It's gratifying to see our efforts bearing fruit, and we remain dedicated to continuing the restoration and enhancement of life at the nature reserve.
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