Reforestation in the Bolivian Andes

Climate change and reforestation

For years, the effects of climate change on the local population in our project area have been becoming increasingly extreme. This is compounded by years of deforestation, which intensifies the effects of climate change. In addition to erosion, landslides and washouts, the effects also include the drying out of the soil and thus dwindling areas for growing food.

Project modules:

The restoration of native forest areas can help to prevent the frequent landslides on slopes and thus protect roads and agricultural land. At the same time, water storage and soil fertility can be increased. The use of native species contributes to species protection and biodiversity.

Dynamic agroforestry, on the other hand, combines agriculture and forestry. Agricultural crops are planted together with fruit trees, shrubs and native forest tree species on a plot of land. This increases the resilience and growth of the arable plants and at the same time contributes to the protection of ecosystems.