![Mountainous wide view of a monarch forest](https://nmd.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/mbf/images/mbf/images/transforms/projects/_project/monarch-forest.jpg)
Habitat Conservation
Reforestation and restoration in the monarch’s Mexican overwintering sites and surrounding areas are important for the well-being of the local residents and for the monarch butterfly.
![Boy jotting down notes while in the field measuring tree diameters](https://nmd.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/mbf/images/mbf/images/transforms/projects/_project/Jotting-down-tree-diameters-in-research-in-the-field-Geovida.jpg)
Scientific Research and Monitoring
Aware that a strong scientific foundation is key to achieving our mission, we support research in all our strategic areas. Our funding supports scientists studying ecology and conservation of monarchs in Mexico.
![Fuel-efficient stove](https://nmd.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/mbf/images/mbf/images/transforms/SI-Sustainable-Development/_project/12641/Stove-2022-1-Fco.-Serrato.jpg)
Sustainable Development
We promote activities that allow local residents to improve their quality of life and achieve self-sufficiency, and support the adoption of ecological techniques and community productive projects.
![Girls with papers depicting monarchs and trees work on their activities](https://nmd.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/mbf/images/mbf/images/transforms/SI-Outreach-Education/_project/Beyond-the-Mexico-2022.jpg)
Education and Outreach
We support environmental education and outreach programs that lead to a greater understanding, appreciation, and support of monarch conservation by engaging communities to participate.