The Miracle in the Mexican Desert

🌳A thriving forest exists in a remote part of the Mexican desert, receiving minimal rainfall and extreme temperatures.

🌱The forest was created 26 years ago from seed by Ketsia Copel Cman with the goal of creating a unique and diverse collection of trees.

🌍Growing forests in deserts is part of a worldwide movement to restore and reverse the loss of forests.

🌿The forest is designed as a food forest, with a wide range of edible plants and fruit trees from around the world.

🌍The forest benefits the environment by providing habitat for wildlife and improving soil fertility.

How does the forest thrive in a desert region?

—The forest thrives due to the availability of water from natural sources such as springs, rivers, and underground aquifers.

What is the purpose of growing forests in deserts?

—Growing forests in deserts helps to restore lost forests, reverse the effects of deforestation, and improve the environment.

What is a food forest?

—A food forest is a diverse planting of edible plants that mimics the patterns and ecosystems found in nature, providing a sustainable source of food.

How does the forest benefit wildlife?

—The forest provides habitat and food sources for various wildlife species, contributing to biodiversity and ecosystem health.

How does the forest improve soil fertility?

—The forest's organic material, such as leaves and branches, is composted to enrich the sandy soil, resulting in higher yields and nutrient-rich produce.

00:01A thriving forest exists in the Mexican desert, against all odds, with minimal rainfall and extreme temperatures.

01:56Ketsia Copel Cman planted the forest 26 years ago with the goal of creating a unique collection of trees.

03:44Growing forests in deserts is part of a worldwide movement to restore and reverse the loss of forests.

05:26The forest is designed as a food forest, with a wide range of edible plants and fruit trees from around the world.

07:44The forest provides habitat and food sources for wildlife, contributing to biodiversity and ecosystem health.

09:26The forest's organic material is composted to enrich the sandy soil, resulting in higher yields and nutrient-rich produce.