Science and Environment

Proyecto San Bartolo - The official site of the archaelogical project describes its discovery, layout and structures, and planned research and conservation. [English/Spanish]
http://www.sanbartolo.org/

Sierra de las Minas Region and Biosphere Reserve - Detailed geographic and ecological information on this area of the country, including indigenous species, environmental threats, bibliography, and photos.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/botany/projects/cpd/ma/ma14.htm

Lost and Found - Transcript of NewsHour interview with Dr. Arthur Demarest on his discovery of Cancuen. Video and audio also available. <small>(September 11, 2000)</small>
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/latin_america/july-dec00/mayan_9-11.html

Archaeological Survey in Jutiapa, Guatemala - Report describing a multi-year study of Classic Period settlement patterns on the southern Pacific coast. <small>(1997)</small>
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/estrada-belli/franc/sap97.html

Maize of Guatemala - This site contains information about Guatemala's traditional food crop, maize (documents, photographs, links). It focuses especially on maize biodiversity.
http://www.milpa.nl

Yaxhá Private Natural Reserve - Aims to protect Maya Biosphere Park resources through providing environmentally friendly jobs. Describes flora and fauna, with information on scientific station and tourism facilities under construction. [English/Spanish]
http://www.yaxhanatural.org/

Archaeological Investigation and Conservation at San Bartolo - William A. Saturno's [English/Spanish] 2002 field report, with photos, detailed descriptions, and analysis of the pre-Classical site. <small>(2002)</small>
http://www.famsi.org/reports/01038/

Petén Region and Maya Biosphere Reserve - Detailed geographic and ecological information on this area of the country, including indigenous species, environmental threats, bibliography, and photos.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/botany/projects/cpd/ma/ma13.htm

Maya Palace Uncovered - Article on the archaeologists working at Cancuen, who have uncovered the remains of an enormous Maya palace built nearly 1,300 years ago. Photos and maps. <small>(September 8, 2000)</small>
http://www.archaeology.org/online/news/cancuen/

Chelemhá Cloud Forest Reserve - Private reserve describes indigenous flora and fauna, with rates for tours, meals, and lodging. [English/German]
http://www.chelemha.org/

Knut Eisermann - Ornithological Research and Wildlife Photography in Guatemala - Listing of published research and contract work.
http://www.knut-eisermann.info/

Early Maya Murals at San Bartolo, Guatemala - Article and photos on the discovery and early fieldwork at the site, estimated to date from 100 CE.
http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/SanBartolo.htm

The Daily Glyph - Video from the San Bartolo site. <small>(December 14, 2005)</small>
http://www.gomaya.com/glyph/archives/001553.html#001553