Our trees are an important ally in defending the biodiversity and natural habitats of the Petén region, which are endangered by the constant expansion of monocultures and ranches. We give all trees to local farming families, while we train them to grow them; this is the only way we can ensure careful tree care and new forms of income for the local communities.

In Guatemala, agriculture is a major source of income; providing farming families with trees and technical skills on sustainable land management means creating a lasting impact on the land. Trees generate economic stability and support for agriculture because they protect other crops, reduce the need for irrigation, and generate fruit and other natural assets.

Forests help us prevent soil erosion and retain water, keep the soil fertile by preventing landslides and flooding, and help regulate the weather and rainfall. Planning reforestation in Guatemala means protecting the biodiversity of the land and giving new life to it. It also means fighting the climate crisis: trees are our main ally against global warming, because they absorb the CO2 produced by human activities.