Trees in Mexico and the Drama Beneath Them
In Mexico, trees face contrasting challenges in cities and natural habitats. In urban settings, they're often planted haphazardly, while in the wild, they battle shifts in land use. Introducing foreign tree species disrupts native ecosystems, highlighting the importance of indigenous vegetation.
In the diverse landscapes of Mexico, trees encounter two contrasting environments. In cities, they reside within human-constructed spaces, often haphazardly planted with minimal foresight. In natural habitats, they combat challenges such as shifts in land use.
Ivonne Olalde Omaña, affiliated with the Institute of Biology at UNAM, underscores the crucial role trees play in sustaining life. “Without trees, without vegetation, life cannot flourish. Deforested soil not only erodes over time but jeopardizes our food sources and those of various wildlife,” she warns, emphasizing that a single centimeter of soil takes a millennium to form.
