Restoring the Jaguar’s Realm: A Reforestation Initiative in Southeast Mexico

What the project does.

This innovative project focuses on restoring 1,663 hectares of degraded tropical lowlands in southeast Mexico. By planting two million native trees, including the keystone species logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum), the initiative aims to capture approximately  30,000 tons CO2 annually. The reforestation efforts not only contribute to climate change mitigation but also enhance biodiversity by providing habitat connectivity for wildlife, particularly jaguars. The project integrates sustainable practices by converting residual biomass into biochar through pyrolysis. This biochar is then used to enrich soils in agroforestry systems, promoting sustainable agriculture and improving food production. Such holistic approaches ensure long-term ecological and economic benefits for the region.

By pioneering the integration of ecological restoration with regenerative agriculture through the use of biochar this project demonstrates how carbon finance can catalyze climate-smart land management while enhancing biodiversity. Through reestablishing forest corridors and strengthening jaguar habitats, the project supports species conservation on a landscape scale. Its replicable model blends innovation with traditional ecological knowledge, offering a scalable blueprint for restoration-driven community development across tropical regions.

Community engagement and employment opportunities

The project has a strong commitment to environmental and sustainable development that benefit local communities through the following contributions: