Mangrove Restoration - Mexico
Restoration and sustainable management of 1,330 hectares of mangroves
The Ejido Úrsulo Galván project in Tabasco restores 1,330 hectares of mangroves through community-led conservation. With 52 ejidatarios, it focuses on reforestation, natural regeneration, and fire-prevention measures. The project boosts biodiversity, strengthens climate resilience, increases carbon sequestration, and supports local livelihoods through job creation, education, and income from carbon credits.
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This project's mangroves and lagoon provide habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including 74 recorded bird species. Photo credit: Forliance
Biodiversity baseline work in May 2026 recorded 105 species across the Úrsulo Galván project area. Photo Credit: Forliance
Field visit with Ejido community representatives.
Restored Mangrove Stand - Project Area
Field visit with Ejido community representatives
Project Field Office - Ejido Ursulo Galvan, Tabasco
Active engagement of 52 ejidatarios (members of the Ejido - a unique form of communal land ownership in Mexico) demonstrates a robust local commitment to restoration efforts, fostering social cohesion.
Restoring degraded land provides critical habitats for wildlife, maintaining biological corridors that support the survival of endemic species.
The project runs comprehensive environmental programmes that equip local community members with essential knowledge and skills, promoting empowerment.
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