Mexico forest protection enforcement intensifies

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Mexico's Profepa shuts down two mining projects in Durango

   Mexico's Profepa temporarily shut two mining projects in Durango’s La Yerbabuena, citing illegal extraction and damage to 3.51 ha of forest, and seized equipment.

2. 14 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Mexico's SDR and Conafor Train 60 Forest Health Brigades

   SDR and Conafor trained 60 forest‑health brigades in Mexico, covering regulations, damage assessment and safe agrochemical use as part of a joint collaboration.

3. 22 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Profepa closes illegal mining and land‑use projects in Puebla and Querétaro

   Profepa shut down illegal land‑use work in Peña Colorada, Querétaro, and an unlawful feldspar mine in Zacatlán, Puebla, citing lack of environmental permits and habitat damage.

4. 23 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Metepec Illegal Charcoal Facility Closed by PROFEPA

   PROFEPA shut down an illegal charcoal plant in Metepec, Mexico, after it lacked SEMARNAT authorization; the site remains sealed pending administrative review.

5. 23 days ago

   [CRIME] 3 sources

   Mexico forest police dismantle nine illegal charcoal ovens near Malinche National Park

   Mexico forest police destroyed nine illegal charcoal ovens near Malinche National Park, seizing wood and 60 kg of charcoal; citizen reports of illicit logging near Cerritos have been referred to Profepa for a

6. 27 days ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Mexico's Profepa and Conanp shut down illegal operations in 33 protected areas

   Mexico’s Profepa and Conanp conducted a June operation across 33 protected areas, closing 33 illegal sites, seizing wildlife and equipment, and documenting major environmental violations in Veracruz, Campeche,

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   State of Mexico tackles forest pest outbreak on 1,648 hectares

   Mexico's State of Mexico government treated 1,648 ha of forest pest damage, issuing 98 sanitation notices and conducting extensive diagnostics and assistance across 34 municipalities.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Mexico environmental groups urge protection of parks, halt tree cutting

   Mexican activists press Tlaxcala and Hidalgo authorities to protect parks and stop tree cutting, citing ecosystem benefits and species threats.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 5 sources

   Estado de México Deploys 300 Security Personnel to Halt Illegal Logging in Ocoyoacac

   Mexico's Estado de México sent 300 police and army troops, using mobile barracks, to Ocoyoacac to stop illegal logging after community blockades and forest damage.

10. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Mexican authorities step up protection of Sierra de Picachos and forest resources

    Nuevo León and Michoacán authorities sign protection agreements and seize irregular forest wood, bolstering enforcement of Mexico's environmental laws.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Burkina Faso Prime Minister Leads Tree‑Planting Drive on National Tree Day

    Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister and Bané commune spearhead tree‑planting initiatives on National Tree Day, targeting 20 000 new trees to combat desertification and boost environmental resilience.

12. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Mexican environmental agencies seize illegal timber in Michoacán and State of Mexico

    Mexican authorities seized illegal timber in Michoacán and halted illegal logging activities in the State of Mexico, seizing wood and machinery pending investigations.

13. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    San Pedro Atlapulco residents block Mexico‑Toluca highway over illegal logging

    San Pedro Atlapulco residents blocked the Mexico‑Toluca highway and burned trucks linked to illegal logging; state security later seized large timber stocks in Xonacatlán.

14. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    State of Mexico university and government kick off 1,500‑maguey ecosystem restoration

    UAEMéx, the State of Mexico government and Toluca city launch a joint project to plant 1,500 maguey trees for ecosystem restoration and climate resilience.

15. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Mexico's Profepa orders shutdown of illegal mining and construction in protected areas

    Profepa shut down illegal river‑bank excavations in Aguascalientes and unauthorized constructions in El Chico National Park, seizing equipment and launching sanctions.

16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    State of Mexico clamps down on illegal logging and boosts pulque agave industry

    Profepa and partners shut down illegal sawmills in Ocuilan, while the State of Mexico held a Pulque Agave Forum to promote sustainable cultivation and launch a forest‑restoration campaign.

17. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Ghana and Ivory Coast Expand Climate Action Initiatives

    Ghana and Ivory Coast announced expanded climate actions, with Ghana targeting marine protection, plastic bans and renewable energy, while Ivory Coast addresses severe forest loss and promotes low‑carbon growth

18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    State of Mexico rolls out forest education and agave cultivation programs

    During the State of Mexico’s Semana de los Bosques, Probosque organized forest education for students and a sustainable Agave salmiana training for producers, aiming to preserve ecosystems and revive tradition.

19. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ghana expands tree‑planting drive, shifts focus to maintenance amid climate threats

    Ghana’s Tree for Life program planted 31 million trees in 2025 and will focus on maintenance in 2026, while EPA and partners planted 500 seedlings in Drobonso to boost climate resilience.

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    State of Mexico advances forest restoration and fire‑prevention program

    The State of Mexico’s Probosque agency prepared terrain for a 2026 hydrological‑forest restoration project and completed a preventive silvicultural campaign, building firebreaks, conducting controlled burns and

21. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Monarch butterfly sanctuary El Rosario in Michoacán sees 60% rise and plans 150,000‑tree reforestation

    El Rosario sanctuary in Michoacán reports a 60% monarch rise and will plant 150,000 trees to protect the species.

22. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Venezuelan Minister Alfred Ñáñez leads oil spill inspection and reforestation volunteer drive

    Venezuelan eco‑minister inspects a Trinidad‑Tobago oil spill and launches a volunteer call for the national reforestation plan.

23. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Tree‑Planting Projects in Malawi and Kenya Aim to Protect Parks and Meet National Targets

    Malawi and Kenya launch large tree‑planting drives, offering community incentives and millions of seedlings to protect parks and meet national reforestation,​

24. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Panama launches 1,320‑ha reforestation plan and national birdwatching drive for 2026

    Panama's 2026 plan includes planting native trees on 1,320 ha and a nationwide birdwatching push to boost biodiversity records.

25. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mexico boosts forest protection and launches massive tree‑planting program for protected areas

    Mexico coordinates state forest protection and a national plan to plant 300 million trees in 32 protected areas by 2026.

26. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Chile and Venezuela advance forest conservation with tree planting and fire reductions

    Chile plants native trees for Forest Engineer Day while Venezuela reports a 25% drop in forest fires.

27. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    California Earth Day events feature tree planting and a green car show

    Two California Earth Day events feature tree planting and a green car show in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara.

28. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    ChariTree Foundation marks 20th Earth Day with climate-education and Malawi tree-planting initiative

    ChariTree Foundation marks 20th Earth Day with a climate-education initiative for children and tree planting in Malawi.