Restoration and Social Empowerment

This photo was taken in Tepelmeme!

The Oaxacan Mixteca is home to extraordinary biodiversity. Beyond the trees and plants we seek to restore, this region supports wildlife that plays a vital role in healthy ecosystems.

Among the species found here are the puma (pictured above),

We’re pleased to introduce Emmanuel Bolaños, one of our lead technical advisors. He is an expert in the flora and fauna of the Tehuacán–Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, and through his guidance we have been able to make better, science-based decisions tailored to the local environment.

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🌵🌺 Tehuacán–Cuicatlán: Life in the Heart of the Desert

The Tehuacán–Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Mexico’s most remarkable landscapes. It harbors the world’s largest concentration of columnar cacti, along with species such as mesquites, huizaches,