Tree-planting Challenge in Mexico: A Green Contest for the Country's Environmental Preservation
In the heart of Lomas de Santana, Santa Rita Tlahuapan, Puebla, a unique tree-planting tournament named the Lemon Challenge 2025 took place over the weekend. The event, co-reported by Aristegui Noticias, La Jornada, and Zócalo, was a recognition of forestry brigades and rangers worldwide who risk their lives fighting pests, fires, and reforesting forests.
Organized by local government, ejido de Santa Rita Tlahuapan, companies like Tajín and Driscoll's México, Brose, Citelis, and Grupo Tored, the competition drew nine forestry brigades from the states of Oaxaca, Tlaxcala, and Puebla. The event was described as a response to the pressing concerns over habitat loss from agriculture, mining, tourism, and climate change, with new research from the Institute of Ecology AC (Inecol) warning that more than 1,000 native tree species in Mexico face extinction.
The tournament featured teams of 10 competing in fast-paced, 20-minute matches, with scores being given for strategy, technique, and the opportunity for each seedling to survive. Referees and judges monitored the matches closely to ensure fairness.
In the women's division, Luciérnagas de Tlahuapan (Puebla) secured the title by a single tree, with a score of 38 to 37 over Heroínas del Matlalcueyetl (Tlaxcala). Meanwhile, the Águilas Reales de Tepelmeme (Oaxaca) won the men's tree-planting final, with a score of 115 trees to 108 over Piolines de Tlahuapan (Puebla).
The Lemon Challenge 2025 was more than just a competition. According to Paúl Burgos Navarrete, CEO of Global Lemon, the sport originated from the drive of a new generation seeking to do transcendent things that help the planet. Over 7,000 trees were reportedly planted during the event, and more than 600 people, including brigade members, officials, volunteers, and supporters, attended.
Trees are crucial to most ecosystems, providing clean water, air, and shelter for animals, according to researcher Marie-Stephanie Samain. The event in Mexico was a testament to the power of community action in addressing environmental issues. Last year, a similar tree-planting project was held in the Sierra Tecuani Biosphere Reserve in Guerrero, involving 500 women from 10 rural communities.
As the world grapples with the effects of habitat loss and climate change, initiatives like the Lemon Challenge 2025 offer a glimmer of hope. By bringing together individuals, communities, and businesses, these events demonstrate that collective action can make a significant difference in preserving our planet's biodiversity.
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