The Pterocarpus Forest
A free 51-acre swamp forest in Palmas del Mar, Humacao, Puerto Rico. It's a nature walk through the Pterocarpus Forest (or El Bosque de Pterocarpus) through a wooded boardwalk. There are bilingual educational signs about the flora and fauna of …
Research & Education - The Pterocarpus Forest
We studied the dynamics of a Pterocarpus officinalis stand in Puerto Rico over a 9-y period. We observed differences in plant growth, recruitment, and mortality across a salinity gradient within a 1-ha plot.
Faqs - The Pterocarpus Forest
The Pterocarpus Forest offers a one-of-a-kind experience in Puerto Rico. With 18 different points of interest to explore, guests can engage in a thrilling and enlightening adventure of exploration and learning.
The Pterocarpus Forest Project
By the end of the 1990s, after the devastating passage of Hurricane Georges, the Pterocarpus Forest became an abandoned, distressed woodland. Invasive weeds and grasses and damaging vines had overtaken the forest, posing a grave threat to its very survival.
The Pterocarpus in Puerto Rico: Importance for The Environment
In an interesting and enlightening conference, guests learned about how widespread wetlands used to be in Puerto Rico until massive deforestation took place, the role and importance of wetlands, and the importance of forests in general and …
Support the Pterocarpus Forest
Support the Pterocarpus Forest. Join us in making a difference on this global day of generosity. The Forest is a non-profit organization sustained by the generosity of members and friends.
Plan Your Visit - The Pterocarpus Forest
In the Pterocarpus Forest nature reserve, you can delve into the unique wonders of a swamp forest where the Pterocarpus tree grows majestically. Here you will enjoy its landscapes, sounds, and the peace of a microclimate where birds, reptiles, amphibians, fungi, and …
MSEIP #P120A210014, USDA-NIFA #2023-77040-41146, HSI-STEM #P031C210037 Clavulina sp Clavulinopsis sp Collybiopsis sp Collybiopsis indocta Coriolopsis cf. caperata Crinipellis sp Earliella scabrosa Favolus sp Ganoderma sp Ganoderma subg.Ganoderma Geastrum cf. saccatum Gymnopilus sp Gymnopilus cf. lepidotus Gymnopilus cf. lepidotus Hexagonia …
the remaining bloodwood forests in Puerto Rico is the Pterocarpus Forest (fig. 1), which has an area of 370 acres and is located near Humacao on the eastern coast. Much smaller stands of bloodwood trees exist in the Sierra de Luquillo Mountains (fig. 2B) and at sites near Dorado, Mayagiiez, and Patillas (fig. 2A).
Group Reservation - The Pterocarpus Forest
The Pterocarpus Forest Nature Reserve is a 51 acre swamp forest where the Pterocarpus tree grows majestically. 5 Academy Drive, Humacao, P.R. 00791 +(1) 787-285-6425