The Maya Golden Landscape forms part of an extensive tropical rainforest in Mesoamerica. It is rich in species diversity and provides habitat for many endemic and IUCN threatened species. Ya'axche helps local farmers and communities combat deforestation and ecosystem degradation through alternative livelihoods and regenerative agriculture. 'Restoration' plantings of native trees connects forests, protects watersheds, enhances climate resiliency and improves community-based livelihoods.