Natural resources from Veracruz

Thanks to the ground we can grow numerous plant species, which constitute our food. In particular, Veracruz soils are very varied, but most of them are fertile and conducive to the cultivation of agricultural species. The main agricultural crops are:

• Corn.
• Sugarcane.
• Coffee.
• Tobacco.
• Beans.

However, as we mentioned in the introduction, the main economic activity is livestock.

The large number of reliefs and landscapes of this region constitute a varied refuge that houses the Veracruz flora and fauna. Veracruz biodiversity depends precisely on the relief. In summary, the most emblematic animal species are:

• Common paca (Cuniculus Paca)
• Tapir (Tapirus Bairdii)
• Jaguarundí or Cat Moro (HERPAILURUS YAGOUOUNDI)
• Caribbean manatee (Trichechus manatus)
• Tacuaches or tsizorn (Didelphis Marsupialis)

In addition, the most characteristic plant species are:

• Maguey (Agave Wendtii)
• Tancho (Tillandsia Botterii)
• Biznaguita (Mammillaria Eriacantha)
• Real goat leg (Jucunda Bauhinia)
• Lily (Veracruz Aloophia)

Here you can discover more flora and fauna from Mexico.

The Veracruz fishery resources They are diverse, there are more than 621 species of fresh and salt water fish. The Artisanal fishing It is an important economic activity in the region that provides support for the sociocultural development of many families. On the other hand, the fishing industry is incipient and is beginning to develop.

Here you can learn more about marine resources: what are, types and examples.

A large part of the state of Veracruz is formed by forests, palm trees and mangroves which are source of numerous timber and non -timber forest resourcessuch as resins, gum, edible fungi and medicinal plants. The most representative forest species of the State are mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla), firs (gender ABIES) and táscate (Juniperus deppo).

Know more about them in this other post about forest resources: what are, types and examples.

The state of Veracruz presents numerous Bodies of water which are support from the Veracruz populations. Among the most important rivers we can mention: to the north the Pánuco, Tuxpan, Cazones, Tecolutla and Nautla rivers, in the center of the state of the acts acts, Antigua and Jamapa and on the south the Papaloapan and Coatzacoalcos rivers. It also presents lagoons of considerable extension such as the Tamiahua lagoon. All these water resources are essential for population consumption, agriculture, livestock and industries.

Mexico presents two regions with High hydrocarbon productivityone of them is located in the northern part of the state of Veracruz. In fact, the deposits of northern Veracruz have been used since the beginning of the last century and there began the country’s oil boom. Today, due to many years of exploitation of these oil depositsonly 5% of the national hydrocarbons production is obtained.

To know better this natural resource, we advise you to take a look at these other articles about what fossil fuels are and how they were formed and the environmental impact of fossil fuels.

Another of the Natural resources from Mexico which is present in Veracruz. The Veracruz mining production It constitutes 6.01% of national production. Among the most exploited minerals are: manganese, clay, sulfur, sand, basalt, silica, limestone and more.

We recommend you read this other post about mineral resources: what are, classification, examples and importance.

Veracruz presents more than 25 protected areas And all can be considered as Potential natural resource. These areas aim to preserve and conserve the great biodiversity of flora and fauna, soils, water bodies and more elements, which after all are the natural resources of the State. In this way, if the resources are over, the protected areas could be used to meet the needs of the next generations. However, we must not reach that instance and, therefore, we have the obligation to make a Rational use of natural resources.

Some of the most extensive Veracruz protected areas are: Archipelago of forests and jungles of the capital region of the state of Veracruz, archipelago of interdunary lagoons of the conurbation area of ​​the municipalities of Veracruz and La Antigua, Ciénagas, Dunas of San Isidro and Arroyo Moreno.

Learn more about the importance of natural reserves and protected areas with this other post.

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