Legislative Decree 119-2008 declared the zones of San Andrés and Erandique (Lempira, Honduras) as reserve zones for the exclusive exploitation, extract and trade of opal –nonmetallic mineral- by inhabitants of that region.

Honduras has some of the planet’s finest natural reserves. Almost 53% of the country's surface is covered by forests and its biodiversity is exceptionally higher for its size.

As privileged as it is with the planet's finest natural reserves, Central America has passed many laws geared to the protection and sustainability of its environment, balancing its efforts toward ensuring economic growth for the region.