Numerous plants species have found refuge in coffee plantations, and frequently these plantations function as biological corridors between the few remaining patches of natural forest. In Chiapas, Mexico, you can find coffee plantations of Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora, and among them there are probably significant differences in richness and abundance of vascular epiphytes assembly that occupy them. Currently, in these agroecosystems different intensive management activities are carried out, which represent a serious threat to biodiversity.

The objective of this project is to study vascular epiphytes assemblies that characterize to the C. arabica and C. canephora coffee plantations, in the Soconusco region, Chiapas. Also, to identify how many species share these agroecosystems and to know how many exclusive, endemic, rare and endangered species occupied them, and what areas are of greater importance for conservation. In addition, to work with farmers, for them to know the biological richness of its plantations, and to involve them in its conservation.