Armando Ramirez

Armando Ramirez is the executive director of the Instituto de Conservación Forestal (ICF) in Honduras, where he plays a pivotal role in the management and conservation of the country's forest resources. Recently, he confirmed the decision to maintain El Merendón as a Zona de Reserva, responding to opposition from the Coalition for the Environment in Honduras (COAH) against its proposed recategorization to a National Park. His leadership is critical in navigating environmental policies and ensuring the protection of natural resources in the region.