24 ENVIRONMENTAL CONNECTION / THIRD QUARTER 2025 / IECA.ORG >> as native species are expected to gradually replace the planted grasses. This information will be presented in a future article. Conclusion The hydroseeding application along the Maya Train corridor stands as a milestone in large-scale revegetation work, for Latin America especially, in geographic scope and technical execution. Carried out across approximately 300 acres (more than 125 hectares) under extremely challenging conditions — poor, rocky soils with little to no topsoil, high temperatures, a specific rainfall window and limited surface water access — this project demanded adaptive strategies and operational innovation. From selecting fast-germinating, non-invasive tropical grasses to coordinating irrigation logistics and adjusting application techniques based on slope type and seasonality, the work combined biological precision with logistical agility. The successful establishment of vegetation in such an environment not only achieved the project’s erosion control goals but also created a replicable framework for similar efforts across the region. As a reference case, it offers valuable insights for future infrastructure projects facing analogous constraints in tropical climates, degraded soils and remote locations throughout Latin America. About the Experts • Moisés A. Cavero is the director for Latin America at Hamilton Manufacturing Inc. (HMI). He has more than 30 years of experience in erosion control and revegetation. He has worked on projects in Ecuador, Bolivia, Mexico, Panama and Peru. • Miguel Tapia-Mendoza is CEO of Corporativo Mayra in Mexico. He has extensive experience with comprehensive solutions for environmental care, environmental consulting, erosion control, hydroseeding, reforestation, landscaping and nurseries. • Víctor Lazcano Cornejo is a civil engineer and serves as operations manager of Corporativo Mayra. He has 25 years of experience in industrial gardening, landscaping, irrigation systems and manual and hydroseeding revegetation. INTERNATIONAL PEER REVIEW Figure 6. Typical fill slope along the railway. Figure 7. Cut slopes in a rocky area. Figure 8. Hydroseeder mounted on a railway platform. Figure 9. Coconut fiber blanket being installed after hydroseeding was applied.
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