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Empowered with an area of 45,123 hectares, the Sierra del Sarnoso, rich in wild fauna and flora, as well as its geological variety and biodiversity, is considered, for its large marble deposits, as a source of wealth. The objective of this study is to describe the environmental impact of exterminating endemic flora and fauna in marble extractivism tasks. The above is based on article 46 of the Sustainable Environmental Management Law for the State of Durango, Mexico. Results: there is a discrepancy regarding environmental and economic values, as well as imminent duality to improve the quality of life, minimizing environmental damage. At the same time, the residents express marked anger towards government authorities, due to the limited opening of sources of employment and the pressing need for socio-economic support.