Cancún to Plant 11,000 Native Trees for Greener Future

Cancún, Mexico — In a bid to promote sustainability and enhance environmental quality, Cancún Mayor Ana Paty Peralta has spearheaded the creation of the Municipal Committee for Urban Reforestation 2024–2027. The newly formed body will focus on rehabilitating degraded areas by planting 11,000 native trees, marking a significant step toward a greener city.

A Collaborative Effort for a Sustainable Future

The committee’s establishment was announced during a ceremony held in the meeting room of the Cancún, Puerto Morelos & Isla Mujeres Hotel Association. Mayor Peralta emphasized the importance of collaboration among government agencies, academic institutions, civil organizations, and private businesses.

"Today, we take an important step for Cancún’s future. For the first time, we have a clear urban reforestation project," Peralta stated.

Native Species and Targeted Areas

The initiative will prioritize the planting of native species, including mahogany, ceiba, guayacán, chacté, x’kanlol, and siricote. Efforts will concentrate on critical zones with high heat concentration, such as López Portillo Avenue, Parque de la Equidad, and Villas Otoch Paraíso.

Fernando Haro Salinas, Director General of Ecology, outlined the project’s seven-phase implementation plan. The first phase, scheduled from August 23 to November 22, 2025, will involve the planting of 2,750 trees.

Long-Term Monitoring and Commitment

The committee has also established a schedule for regular meetings over the next two years to ensure consistent progress tracking and assess the project’s impact on Cancún’s urban environment.

This initiative underscores the city’s commitment to ecological restoration and climate resilience, setting a precedent for future sustainability efforts in the region.