NATIVE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION
This plan funds ecological restoration projects that focus on the regeneration of native ecosystems in the Amazon rainforest or the Andes mountains of Ecuador.
The partner community plants and cares for native trees, complemented with regenerative agricultural practices. This not only brings back biodiversity but also provides increased income, and improved nutrition and health for the local restorers.
Impact
Activities carried out by the community:
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Collection of native seeds from near-by primary forests for propagation.
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Seed propagation in community nurseries.
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Reintroduction of seedlings into secondary forests and deforested areas.
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Periodic care (and occasional replacement) of newly planted seedlings.
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Regenerative organic agriculture based on ancestral indigenous practices.
Benefits:
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Contributes to the recovery of local ecosystems - we improve biodiversity and efficiently capture carbon via soil regeneration and increased biomass.
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Increases family income - we provide monthly stipends that cover basic family necessities to all co-restorers.
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Enhances families' nutrition and health - we incentivize diverse and sustainable agricultural practices that result in healthier food and the cultivation of medicinal plants.