# Toluca urban reforestation and greening initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/toluca-urban-reforestation-and-greening-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-19T23:56:03.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The municipal government of Toluca has implemented various reforestation and urban greening initiatives. The efforts began with a targeted project on Paseo Colón, where Mayor Ricardo Moreno launched the replacement of 24 dead trees with native “encinos siempre verdes” (ever-green oaks) to restore green space and eliminate safety hazards. Expanding on these efforts, the municipality reported exceeding its annual reforestation goals by planting 135,574 trees. This broader initiative aims to combat urban heat islands, particularly in industrial zones with high concentrations of concrete and asphalt. The planting distribution includes over 62,000 trees in the Nevado de Toluca, approximately 46,000 in urban areas, and 16,552 in Alameda 2000 Park. Additionally, the city has installed 80 pollinator gardens and collaborated with private industry to plant trees in industrial corridors to mitigate local temperatures. These reforestation efforts in Toluca remain part of a broader regional trend of environmental conservation across Mexico, alongside other state-level initiatives such as waste removal in wetlands and protected natural areas. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Mexico regional governments implement environmental and social welfare programs Regional Mexican authorities are implementing diverse initiatives, including environmental protection in Veracruz and Toluca, expanded disability scholarships in Chihuahua, and social program expansions in San_ 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toluca-exceeds-reforestation-goals-to-combat-urban-heat-islands ### 2026-08-05: Toluca Mayor Ricardo Moreno Launches Tree Replacement on Paseo Colón Toluca’s mayor Ricardo Moreno started a project to replace 24 dead trees on Paseo Colón with native evergreen oaks, improving safety and urban greenery. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toluca-mayor-ricardo-moreno-launches-tree-replacement-on-paseo-coln --- Cite as: Toluca urban reforestation and greening initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/toluca-urban-reforestation-and-greening-initiatives