The Yucatán region, in the southeast of Mexico, has a rich cultural and biological heritage and diversity. The biological diversity of the region has interacted and co-evolved with its cultural richness over thousands of years, where people have transformed entire landscapes and domesticated a wide array of plant and animal species (Bellon et al.,; Mariaca Méndez,; Moreno-Calles et al.,). Traditional agroforestry systems, such as homegardens, are emblematic examples of biocultural management and conservation (Moreno-Calles et al.,; Moreno-Calles et al.,; Pietersen et al.,). In Yucatán, homegardens are characterized as small-scale agroforestry systems, formed by plants and animals, and integrated within the dwelling space where productive, social, and cultural activities take place (cf Hernández

Sánchez,; Mariaca Méndez,). e homegarden is usually regarded as part of the milpa system (Mariaca Méndez,), a traditional agricultural system cultivated under swidden agriculture techniques, with maize, beans, and squash as the main crops (Terán & Rasmussen,; García de Miguel,). While the milpa provides the main staples, the homegarden complements the diet, providing spices, vegetables, fruits, and animal proteins (Terán & Rasmussen,; Cuanalo de la Cerda et al.,). One the most distinctive ecological features of the homegardens is their high agrobiodiversity (Nair & Kumar,) the crops and livestock managed by farmers and associated biota (Kontoleon et al.,). is rich biodiversity has contributed to people’s well-being in a variety of ways, including soil erosion control, pest control, and nutrient cycling (Balvanera et al.,; Mace et al.,).