MA-YÉ, Miel de Maguey

21/07/2026

Por Fernando Ruiz N. La Jornada del Campo. 23/05/2026, Número 224, Territorios Vivos, p.8. Durante las Jornadas por la Sostenibilidad: Territorios Vivos, Gente y Biodiversidad, Ignacio Chapela, investigador de la Universidad de Berkeley y micólogo, impartió una conferencia y diálogo sobre la sit...

27/05/2026

F U E G O Alimento, casa , abrigo, instrumento, fuente de inspiración.

23/05/2026

T I E R R A , Barrera Mágica que protege al suelo de la erosión, contiene bordos, retiene tierra en milpas, evita deslaves en las laderas de los cerros y genera tierra, GENERA TIERRA FËRTIL, Madre fecunda

17/05/2026

A I R E El maguey , árbol de las maravillas, produce 3 veces mas oxígeno que otros arboles ,igual de eficiente para atrapar dióxido de carbono; sus largas pencas como manos, se alzan al sol. Resiste la heladita mañanera, y el viento quemante de la sequía ; el aire le regala tierra y el maguey ofrece oxígeno y frescura en el árido paisaje

14/05/2026

A G U A
la disposición de las pencas en forma de roseta es captadora de agua,
agua que escurre y llega a las raíces que la absorben,
agua que se eleva por el tronco y se acumula en las pencas.
El maguey de la tierra, que es agua sagrada en medio del solar,
fuente maravillosa , hídrico manantial,
años acumulando líquido, A G U A M I E L .

08/05/2026

Agaves: The Fire-Resistant Guardians of the Landscapes

As wildfires continue to ravage ecosystems worldwide, it's time to explore innovative solutions for protecting our landscapes.

One promising approach is the Billion Agave Project, which leverages the fire-resistant nature of agave, inter-planted with other native plants to create more resilient ecosystems.
https://regenerationinternational.org/billion-agave-project

Why Agaves?

Agave a type of succulent, have evolved to thrive in fire-prone environments. Their unique characteristics make them an ideal choice for helping with fire protection:
- *Thick, waxy skin*: Agaves' skin is incredibly resistant to heat, preventing them from igniting easily.
- *High water content*: Agaves store water in their leaves, making them less likely to catch fire and providing a natural firebreak.
_-High volume to surface ratio: Agave plants have a high volume to surface ratio, which helps them survive fires

The Billion Agave Project:

The Billion Agave Project is an agroforestry system that aims to plant one billion agaves worldwide, creating a network of bio diverse ecosystems. This initiative has numerous benefits:
- *Fire protection*: Agave's natural fire resistance can help contain wildfires, protecting surrounding landscapes and communities.
- *Ecosystem restoration*: Agaves provide habitat and food for various wildlife, supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health.
- *Climate change mitigation*: Agaves absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
- *Sustainable land management*: Agaves require minimal maintenance and can thrive in challenging environments, making them an ideal choice for sustainable land management.

The Billion Agave Project agroforestry system offers a promising solution for protecting landscapes from wildfires. By harnessing the natural fire-resistant properties of agave, inter planted with other native plants to create more resilient ecosystems, support biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Join the movement and help plant one billion agave to safeguard our planet's precious landscapes.
Learn more: https://regenerationinternational.org/billion-agave-project

08/05/2026

04/05/2026

MIRA

31/03/2026

semillas de maguey y el bulbilo que las contenía