Dry Forest Programme
The Dry Forest Conservation and Restoration Program aims to conserve, protect and restore coastal dry forests in northern Peru in collaboration with local communities.
Conservation
- Partner with local communities to restore dry forest landscapes.
- Plant key native species, including the Algarrobo tree (Prosopis spp), and use Assisted Natural Regeneration.
- Preserve populations of endemic and vulnerable fauna and flora species, such as the endangered Peruvian Plantcutter.
Investigation
- Contribute to the generation of valuable research information that promotes knowledge of these dry forest ecosystems.
- Integrate the information into the database of the Seasonally Dry Tropical Floristic Network of Latin America (DryFlor).
Environmental Education
- Raise awareness about the importance of nature.
- Promote how to improve and sustainably manage local dry forest livelihoods.
- Grow gardens in schools, churches and community kitchens
Dry Forest Projects
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