OUR PROJECT IN NICARAGUA
200.000 TREES ARE GROWING. NEXT GOAL: PLANT 100.000 TREES EVERY YEAR
We are continuously expanding and setting new goals to leave a positive green footprint for generations to come.
WHY NICARAGUA?
GROWTH
PRICE
NORTH SOUTH
North-South collaboration is crucial for achieving global goals and aims to achieve an ecological and social-economic benefit
HISTORY
Due to some of the founders’ history with Nicaragua, good relationships and cooperation with motivated people have already been established
LOCATION
OUR TREE PLANTING SITE
The territory in Nicaragua we are reforesting, is a largely deforested area of about 170 hectares in a region where cattle ranching is the main reason for deforestation.
Since we started our operations, 200000 trees are already growing.
WHAT WE DO
We plant a wide variety of indigenous trees
We started our nursery in 2021. A large diversity of young native trees have been planted in deforested areas. Non-native invasive trees have been replaced. Trees bearing fruits add value to the daily diet of the people. Living fences have been established. We have also allowed plantlets to sprout spontaneously.
We protect forests and ecosystems
The area has a small existing forest (about 5 hectares) that is vital for the village’s groundwater supply. Protecting and expanding the forest ensures that the village’s water supply is safeguarded, and this during the increasingly prolonged periods of extreme drought as well.
We create habitats for wildlife
Massive deforestation in the region has destroyed wildlife habitats. Animals have re-established themselves in the new forest. Small populations of monkeys and many bird species living in the existing forest are multiplying and expanding. A sloth has again been spotted in the newly created forest.
To plant more trees while increasing productivity and raising the standard of living in an ecologically sustainable way, we apply 4 types of agroforestry systems.
Agroforestry in three layers
We plant a wide variety of native trees and shrubs using the three layers system. We include non-valuable and high-value timber species and species whose fruits, berries and herbs are very nutritional. Agroforestry increases biodiversity, soil fertility and reduces soil erosion.
Silvopastoral system
Orchard around the patios
Living fences
OUR STAFF
WE BELIEVE IN TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION TO BUILD A GREEN FUTURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME!
COLLABORATION
ENCOURAGING
Tree Planting
ENCOURAGING
Trainings
ENCOURAGING
Experiences
NEAR FUTURE, next GOAL: plant 100.000 trees a year
Much has already been achieved in a short period of time. The next step is to expand and plant more trees in the region. Approximately 70 % of smallholder family farmers live in poverty in Nicaragua. Faced with climate change people are typically aware of the importance of trees and willing to plant, but do not have the means to buy seeds and take care of saplings during the period leading to their final plantation.
To solve this problem and to plant more trees in the region, we worked out a plan in cooperation with INAFOR. TreeGenerations grows 50,000 trees of various indigenous species twice a year at its nursery. INAFOR distributes the saplings and monitors the plantings. To plant 100,000 trees a year, we need partners who can provide the necessary resources to achieve our goal.
