Heritage values and functions of wetlands in Southern Mexico [An article from: Landscape and Urban Planning]

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There is a wealth of heritage values and contemporary functions of freshwater and estuarine wetlands along the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and northern Belize. These vary from ancient Maya use for multicropping and aquaculture to current use for fishing, hunting, freshwater supplies, salt extraction and nature tourism. Potential conflicts and collaborations will be discussed with reference to proposed restoration of ancient Maya water management systems combined with modern technologies. Particular attention will be paid to wetland use, which combines both traditional and ''new'' uses including partial restoration, agro-ecology and ecotourism.