The monarch butterfly is an iconic species that relies heavily on the forests of Michoacán, Mexico, for its winter habitat. Unfortunately, this habitat has been under immense pressure due to deforestation and the high demand for wood. In order to protect the relict forest, conservationists have been working to restore the land around the Monarch Biosphere Reserve. This includes creating migratory rest stops for the monarchs on their journey to and from Mexico. This reforestation effort has multiple ecological benefits such as protecting and enhancing monarch habitat, protecting forest microclimates, preventing desertification, protecting wildlife habitat, sequestering carbon, reducing erosion, preventing landslides, restoring springs, and improving air quality. Thanks to these efforts, the monarchs may yet have a chance to continue their two-thousand-mile journey for generations to come.

The focus of this project is educating the local communities as it is crucial to the success of the restoration projects. By working together with the community, the project restores the land and creates a sustainable and equitable environment for future generations.