Sierra de Álvarez Flora and Fauna Protection Area

Sierra de Álvarez Flora and Fauna Protection Area is a protected natural area in northeastern Mexico. It is located in the Sierra Madre Oriental of San Luis Potosí state. It was established in 2000 by the government of Mexico, and protects an area of 169.0 km2.[1]

Sierra de Álvarez Flora and Fauna Protection Area
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1]
LocationSan Luis Potosí, Mexico
Area169.0 km2 (65.3 sq mi)
DesignationFlora and fauna protection area
Designated2000
Governing bodyNational Commission of Natural Protected Areas

References
  1. UNEP-WCMC (2021). Protected Area Profile for Sierra de Álvarez from the World Database of Protected Areas, October 2021.
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