Michoacán to plant 2.5 million trees to restore Lake Pátzcuaro basin

Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla of Michoacán has announced an ambitious reforestation plan to plant 2.5 million saplings in the Lake Pátzcuaro basin. This initiative aims to rescue, protect, and secure the future of the historically significant body of water.

With the addition of these new trees, the total planted in the region by 2026 will reach six million, aligning with the ongoing conservation strategy for the lake. During the launch of a reforestation drive commemorating National Tree Day, the governor highlighted that 2.5 million trees will be planted this year. These will supplement the 3.5 million trees already planted, demonstrating progress in the lake's care.

Ramírez Bedolla asserted that Michoacán is setting a national and international example in forest conservation, citing reforestation policies and satellite surveillance technologies like Guardián Forestal that combat illegal land-use changes. The state plans to reforest 13 million trees this season, prioritizing 18 Natural Protected Areas and other basins. Additionally, the Biorenace program will utilize drones to disperse 60,000 germospheres in inaccessible forest zones.