We plant mangroves with the local Guatemalan communities living in the coastal areas. We provide them with training, so that they can care for and protect this vital ecosystem. Mangroves can thrive even in oxygen deprivation and on soils low in nutrients. In our projects, we select Mangroves of the species Conocarpus Erectus, which are able to survive in particularly difficult habitats. Mangrove forests are resilient forests that can further create environmental and social resilience.

We actively involve five Guatemalan coastal communities in the South of the country: the Mangales, Tahuexco, El Triunfo, Chicagoes, and Churirin. Healthy Mangroves protect coastlines, reduce the risk of erosion, and act as a natural filter for water. Planting Mangroves means recreating suitable habitats both for marine species and for the coastal communities: local economies can be generated through eco-tourism and sustainable fishing, thanks to the healthy forests.

The aerial, intertwined roots of Mangroves act as natural barriers against the coastal erosion caused by the waves and continuous tides. Healthy Mangroves are a healthy habitat and refuge for numerous species of fish, crustaceans, birds, and marine mammals. Doing coastal reforestation with Mangroves means contributing to the fight against climate change by creating oxygen sources, coastal preservation, and strong biodiversity.