Agroforestry Systems

🌧️ As the rainy season in central Mexico is slowly coming to an end, so does our planting season.

Over the past months, together with local communities, we have established new forests and agroforestry systems across the Monarch Region. Now, our final restoration projects are being

🌱 Agriculture is one of the main drivers of deforestation in Mexico. Between 2001 and 2024, the country lost an average of more than 200,000 hectares of forest every year, largely due to the expansion of pasture and agricultural land. (⁠Sidof)

That is why agroforestry systems are

In our Monarch Region projects, we focus on three key factors to give every tree the best chance to thrive:

🌲 The right species: We use native tree species and carefully selected crops that are well adapted to local conditions and do not become invasive.

🌧️ The right timing:

🌧️ The rainy season has officially arrived in Mexico’s Monarch region, marking the beginning of our 2026 planting season! 🌱

After months of growing native trees in our nurseries and preparing alongside local communities, we are now establishing new reforestations, agroforestry

🌧️🌱 Why do we wait for the rainy season to plant trees?

Timing is one of the most important factors in successful restoration.

In the Monarca region, we wait for the first consistent rains before planting because young trees need moist soil to establish strong roots. The rainy

🌱 The final push before planting season

While reforestation often gets the spotlight, every successful tree begins its journey in a nursery.

In the Monarca region, this is the last month our seedlings will spend in the nursery before being planted in agroforestry and reforestation

As the Monarch butterflies continue their journey north from Michoacán, we enter one of the most important phases of the year: preparing for the rainy and planting season.

🌱 In our nurseries, thousands of native trees are being carefully grown to strengthen the forests that protect

In the mountains of Michoacán, our agroforestry systems are more than tree plots, they're living sanctuaries for pollinators.

The Monarch butterfly is our most famous visitor, but she shares this home with thousands of bees, hummingbirds, and beetles.

Why do pollinators matter

Creating a successful agroforestry system is a specialized journey. It’s not just about planting—it’s about designing a productive ecosystem that mimics nature. Here’s our process:

🗺️ Strategic design: We plan layouts so trees and crops grow in harmony, maximizing space and sunlight.
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Spring has arrived, and in our Agroforestry projects, this season is about more than just flowers; it’s about resilience and life.

Why is Spring so special for our projects?

🌳 New Growth: After the winter rest, our trees and crops begin to sprout, taking advantage of the sunlight

🌍💧 World Water Day

Forests are natural water systems. They capture, filter, and regulate the water we all depend on.

In the Monarch region, restoring this balance is essential. That’s why agroforestry systems matter: they bring trees back into the landscape, improve soil health,

In our projects with Tree-Nation, the work continues with our 3-year monitoring program.

Why is this 3-year mark so critical?

✅ Survival Rates: We visit the sites to measure how many trees have thrived and replace those that didn't make it.

✅ Growth Tracking: We monitor the height

We believe that planting a tree is just the beginning. The real secret to a forest’s survival is the people who live alongside it. In our Agroforestry projects, we work hand-in-hand with local communities to ensure every project is successful and sustainable.

Why is community

The Monarch Butterfly depends on a very specific ecosystem to survive the winter. However, these forests face pressure from expanding traditional agriculture. This is where Agroforestry plays a vital role.

Our agroforestry systems act as a buffer zone for the Monarch’s sanctuary.

People are getting ready by preparing organic fertilizers and compost to keep their agroforestry systems in good condition. As the dry season approaches, they focus on practices that help retain soil moisture, which is essential for keeping the land healthy, resilient, and productive