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“El Imposible” is a national park called the impossible. This national park is considered very important to El Salvador because of its size and biological diversity. The reason it’s called “El Imposible” is because of its steep passes that are almost impossible to pass. (http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/) Ecological Problem
Conservationists have stopped illegal roads from building but the biggest ecological problem is destructive farming techniques. This method involves clear cutting trees to create sunny plantations. It’s eating away from the border of the forest. The solution that these conservationists have is to promote shade grown planation which will help the rainforest and increase the income of local framers.
The conservationists that are responsible for this solution are The Rainforest alliance who is working with SalvaNATURE, and the Ecological Foundation of El Salvador. (http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/)
Climate
The climate in “El Imposible” is Very pleasant. During November to April the average high temperature vary from 91 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the low temperature range from 71 to 75 degree Fahrenheit. The precipitation ranges from 0 to almost 3 inches. From November through April the climate is warm and dry which is best for visiting. (http://trekity.com/)
Species
There are more than 350 species of trees, almost 500 different species of butterflies, more than 350 of birds, and more than 30 species of mammals. (http://www.elsalvadordestinos.com/) Some examples of animal species are the White-eared Ground-sparrows, the Green parakeet, the Pacific Screech-owl, the Banded Wren, and the Brown-backed Solitaire. (http://www.birdlife.org/) Some plant species are cacao

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