trees planted 234,784
hectares restored 324
since 2021

Planting trees to restore vital resources

“Day Zero", or the day when water runs out, is a looming threat for the arid territory around the Municipality of Chihuahua.

In Chihuahua, we are working with ASES, to plant trees in Sierra del Nido to halt desertification and help recharge aquifers. With Reforestamos Mexico, we are planting local species with community forestry brigades in the Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl National Park and in the Nevado de Toluca Flora and Fauna Protection Area, to conserve and restore forests without which surrounding cities would face major difficulties.

Planting method

nurseries, earthwork

Planting season

May-September

Main threats

Fires, Slash and burn agriculture, Cattle grazing

Wildlife protected

Black Bear, Northern Turkey, Montezuma Quail, Diamondback Rattlesnake, Coyote, Peregrine Falcon, Great Horned Owl, Salamanders

Challenges

Drought, Irregular rainfall, Difficult access to water

Top trees species

Prosopis glandulosa
Native Species
Acacia farnesiana
Native Species
Pinus arizonica
Native Species
Pinus hartwegii
Native Species
Abies religiosa
Native Species
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