por The natural resources of Puebla they are as diverse as their topography. Among the most notable are minerals, such as silver, gold and copper, and oil resources.
This state is located in the center-east of the Mexican Republic. Its limits are Veracruz to the north and east, Oaxaca to the south, Guerrero to the southwest, Morelos and Mexico DF to the west, and Tlaxcala and Hidalgo to the northwest.
Its capital and main center of commercial activity is Puebla de Zaragoza. Politically, it is divided into 217 municipalities.
With respect to the climate, it is diverse thanks to its topographic heterogeneity. However, in most of the territory the temperate climate predominates.
Its biogeographic provinces are the Sierra Madre Oriental, Sierra Madre del Sur, the Neovolcanic Axis and the Northern Gulf Coastal Plain.
Main natural resources of Puebla
1. Mineral resources
Puebla has metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits. The silver mines in this entity are known for their rich deposits and the high quality of the metal. You can also get gold, copper and lead.
As for non-metals, perlite, limestone, marble, gypsum, zeolites and clays are extracted.
2. Oil resources
Another of Puebla’s great natural resources is oil. In fact, Puebla is one of the main producers of black gold in the nation.
At present, a project is being carried out to search for and exploit oil deposits in Chicontepec.
3. Soils
Although volcanic soil is available, and although the fertility of agricultural soils varies from medium to low, about 45% of Puebla’s soil is devoted to agriculture. This has generated overexploitation.
However, agricultural crops are varied. These include corn, coffee, avocados, sugar cane, beans, potatoes, and alfalfa. Fruits such as apples, mangoes, grapes, oranges, lemons and peaches are also grown.
In the same way, livestock activities are carried out on these soils: cattle, pigs and poultry are raised. In some areas donkeys are raised. The San Pedro Cholula region is known for its production of honey, milk and cream cheese.
4. Forest resources
Forest resources are among the natural resources of Puebla. The forested area of the state represents 21.7% of its total area.
Several species of coniferous plants are found in the cold temperate ecosystem. The most common varieties are pine, pine-oak and oyamel.
The tropical ecosystem exhibits forests of ceiba parviflora, large-leaved mahogany, coccoloba barbadensficus, among others.
On the other hand, in arid zones some non-timber species are frequent, such as togave, yucca, opuntia, aristida and stipa.
5. Water resources
There are dozens of small rivers in Puebla, but there are three main river systems.
One of the most important, the Necaxa River, flows for about 200 kilometers through Puebla and Veracruz to the Gulf of Mexico. It provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power.
Additionally, lakes and freshwater springs are abundant. It also has a substantial amount of groundwater.
6. Wildlife
Common animals throughout the state include hares, raccoons, rabbits, and eagles. The quetzal, a bird with green feathers, is found in the Tezuitlán region.
7. Biodiversity
The great biodiversity of the state has meant that about 8% of its territory is under some type of protection: there are 4 state reserves and a state park.
References
Puebla. Recovered from gogringo.com
Puebla. Retrieved from inafed.gob.mx