Due to its proximity to tourist centers such as Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, its role as a water factory, climate regulator and biodiversity refuge is a priority. There is practically no hard data on forest health, soil degradation, the state of water resources or the distribution, abundance and ecological requirements of key and/or threatened species. Extensive forest loss has occurred for decades, especially in lower altitude areas. Because of this, it is necessary to design and implement strategies in collaboration with local communities, in order to carry out sustainable and regenerative management of the territory.