HAITI

Massif de la Selle is the tallest mountain in Haiti. This Mountain is split between Hispaniola, but the name it has in the Dominican Republic is Sierra de Baoruco. It rises to 8793 feet (2680 meters) and stretches east-west for approximately 45 miles (72 kilometers). The range is geologically divided into two primary sections: the Massif de la Selle in the east, that borders the Dominican Republic and the Massif de la Hotte in the west, that borders the Caribbean sea . Within this range lies the Pic de la Selle, the highest peak in Haiti.  This division highlights the region's geological complexity and varied landscape.

Massif de la Selle mainly struggles in deforestation, and these past years this has led to many soil erosions, increased frequency in landslides, and a growth in risk for flooding. This also plays a big role in Haiti's water supply. Because Haiti is a natural reservoir, the mountains help regulate the climate by trapping moisture from the Caribbean sea.

Additionally, climate change is primarily seen as a threat to Massif de la Selle due to the rising temperatures and change in precipitation, the mountains become more dry and warm. The northern and eastern slopes of the mountains, including the Massif de la Selle, also tend to be more humid due to the influence of trade winds. Occasionally, at higher altitudes there is also frost. Massif de la Selle is a spectacular site in Haiti and should always be recognized as an important geographical landmark.