Ascending Boundaries: Visualizing Tree Migration in Izta-Popo's Changing Landscape

This is a curated selection of both land and aerial photographs, vividly illustrating the upslope migration of trees in the Izta-Popo National Park. Although biome range shifts can typically only be observed over extended periods, these images encapsulate the very essence of ecological movement.

Biome range shifts, driven by increased CO2 levels, global warming, and changing precipitation patterns associated with climate change, occur in ecosystems worldwide. This gallery shines a spotlight on the phenomenon as it manifests in the culturally significant alpine ecosystem near Mexico City. Capturing this shift is a complex endeavor. While these photographs convey a sense of movement, it's essential to understand that it's not individual trees that are migrating, but the entire ecosystem itself.

This project is a collaboration between National Geographic Explorers Armando Vega (Photographer) and Bernie Bastien-Olvera (Researcher). Their combined perspectives shed light on a frequently overlooked phenomenon, underscoring its global social and economic implications.

These photos are shared under Creative Commons License 4.0, meaning everyone is free to share and adapt as long as they attribute the photographer Armando Vega