trees planted
2,561,370
hectares restored
1,512
since
2017
Reforesting volcano slopes
In the pacific lowlands of Nicaragua your searches are helping to reforest one of the world’s largest volcanic mountain ranges, as well as tropical lowlands around León. We use a landscape approach to stop soil erosion, restore water sources, and empower farmers by developing a more sustainable subsistence model.
Partners
Fundación DIA
,
Nicaverde
Planting method
nurseries, direct seeding
Planting season
July-September
Main threats
Monocropping, Droughts
Wildlife protected
Spider monkey, Anteater, Yellow-naped parrot
Challenges
Political instability
Top trees species
Cordia alliodora
Cedrela odorata
Swietenia macrophylla
Gliricidia sepium
Pentaclethra macroloba
Theobroma cacao
