Activities carried out by the community:

• Collection of native seeds from near-by primary forests for propagation.

• Seed propagation in community nurseries.

• Reintroduction of seedlings into secondary forests and deforested areas.

• Periodic care (and occasional replacement) of newly planted seedlings.

• Regenerative organic agriculture based on ancestral indigenous practices.

• Collection of additional native seeds for seed banks.

• Protection of 700 acres of primary forest with regular monitoring and evaluation.

• Protection of old-growth trees (over 100 years old) that live on family farms.

Benefits:

• Contributes to the recovery of local ecosystems - we improve biodiversity and efficiently capture carbon via soil regeneration and increased biomass.

• Increases family income - we provide monthly stipends that cover basic family necessities to all co-restorers.

• Enhances families' nutrition and health - we incentivize diverse and sustainable agricultural practices that result in healthier food and the cultivation of medicinal plants.

• Ensures the long-term conservation of key biodiversity areas by protecting critical habitats and large carbon reserves. 

• Increases the value placed on regular monitoring of our primary forests.