Estampa Verde operates in two ecologically contrasting yet deeply connected regions of Mexico: Moctezuma in the Sierra Madre Occidental (Sonora) and Los Tuxtlas in the humid tropical forests of Veracruz. These regions represent two climate frontiers—arid highlands and lush rainforest—both severely impacted by deforestation, extractive land use, overgrazing, soil erosion, water scarcity, and climate instability.

In Moctezuma, dry riverbeds and degraded micro-watersheds reflect decades of hydrological disruption and vegetation loss. In Los Tuxtlas, once-continuous rainforest has been fragmented by cattle ranching and conventional agriculture, leading to biodiversity decline and soil degradation. Despite their differences, both regions share a common challenge: ecological collapse intertwined with rural economic vulnerability.

Estampe Verde’s mission is to scale regenerative agroforestry and silvopastoral systems through a watershed-based approach, restoring ecosystems while revitalizing livelihoods. They implement Nature-Based Solutions such as Keyline water retention design, native forest restoration (including Miyawaki forests adapted to local biomes), regenerative grazing systems, soil regeneration, and community-led agroforestry.

This restoration initiative follows a community-driven model. Since 2016, they have worked alongside ranchers, Indigenous and campesino families, universities, women and youth groups, transforming them from beneficiaries into co-designers of regeneration. Through participatory workshops inspired by Theory U and Futures Literacy, Estampe Verde is reconnecting people to land, water, and collective responsibility.

In addition to their restoration work in the Sierra Madre Occidental and Veracruz, Estampa Verde is also implementing regenerative landscape restoration initiatives in the state of Guerrero through the Escuela Vaquera program. This work integrates silvopastoral systems, regenerative agroforestry, water security, biodiversity restoration, and sustainable rural livelihoods, while strengthening local capacities through technical training and community engagement.

Their overarching vision is simple yet powerful: living watersheds, thriving communities, and restored ecosystems where hope grows back with the forest.

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