Mexico City authorities restore and reforest land in Álvaro Obregón

Authorities in Mexico City and the Álvaro Obregón borough recovered and reforested 6,430 square meters of environmental value area in the Becerra-Tepecoache ravine.

The intervention followed a formal complaint filed by the local borough against the Fiscalía de Investigación en Delitos Ambientales y en Materia de Protección Urbana. The complaint targeted the unauthorized dumping of construction waste and the transport of materials without proper permits.

This legal action led to the creation of an investigation folder and the subsequent protection of the site by the ministry. During the restoration process, workers removed 16 cubic meters of construction and demolition waste that contaminated the site. The team also performed intensive weeding and cleaning to return the soil to its natural state. These actions built upon securing measures that authorities first carried out on May 8, 2026.

To restore the vegetation, the government planted 100 new trees and native plants. The group included 25 fresnos, 25 chapulixtles, 36 palos dulces, and 14 huizaches, all chosen for their ability to adapt to the ravine environment. Several agencies, including the Secretaría del Medio Ambiente and the Secretaría de Obras y Servicios, collaborated on the project. Local officials plan to maintain surveillance and coordinate with the city government to prevent future environmental damage and eliminate clandestine dumpsites.