From Forest to Farm – Regenerative Macadamia Models in Veracruz

Veracruz is home to unique and threatened ecosystems, including tropical montane cloud forests that store carbon, regulate water, and harbor extraordinary biodiversity. As conventional land uses push into these landscapes, farmers and communities are searching for alternatives that produce income without sacrificing ecosystems.

Macadamia agroforestry is one of the most promising answers in this region, because it allows trees to be planted in combination with coffee, native shade species, and understory crops instead of in simple monocultures. These systems stabilize slopes, reduce erosion, increase soil organic matter, and buffer farms against climate variability while creating several income streams instead of just one.

​In parts of Veracruz, macadamia projects already demonstrate how a single tree species can anchor long‑term livelihoods, conservation, and local employment when planted thoughtfully in partnership with surrounding forests. For investors and land stewards, this makes macadamias not only an economic opportunity but a tangible way to participate in regional restoration.

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