CROSSROADS OF THE CULTURAL SYSTEM IN PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS OF THE CENTER OF MEXICO

Abstract

The Protected Natural Areas emerged from political-environmental conservation proposals, however, the diffuse information about their categorization and territorial delimitation forces us to articulate the social aspect to deepen the cultural management of a Natural Protected Area (ANP) included in the center of Mexico. This is a highly industrialized place with one of the highest rates of population growth nationwide. The question is: What is the environmental scope of the participatory models in the management of natural resources in a Natural Protected Area of a water area in the State of Mexico? The different practices and discourses of the current beneficiaries are distinguished. We expect to provide some cultural patterns that support current and future environmental conservation policies, but we also believe that it is imperative to instruct those involved in these ecosystems regarding cultural management prior to environmental management.

Keywords

• areas for the protection of flora and fauna
• otomíes
• agrarian subjects.