Ecuadorian Rainforest Restoration
Case Study C0268
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| Date | 2002 |
| Agency | Jatun Sacha Foundation |
| Donor/support agency | Conservation International |
| Project type | Implemented by agency |
| Context(s) | Protected area |
| Geographic coverage | Ecuador |
| Locality | Bilsa Biological Reserve, Esmeraldas |
| Biodiversity focus | Ecosystem/landscape |
| Development focus | Local communities |
| Conservation goals | Reforest more than 680 acres of highly degraded pasture in northwest Ecuador |
| Poverty reduction goals | Improve local livelihoods |
Summary
Ecuadorian Rainforest Restoration is a project implemented by Conservation International and Jatun Sacha Foundation that aims to reforest more than 680 acres of highly degraded pasture in northwest Ecuador. The northwestern forests of Ecuador, one of the most biologically diverse areas on Earth, have suffered deforestation from population growth and a doubling of farm land. Natural occuring tall grasses prevent native trees from being re-established. Over seven years, this project aims to replant 25 native hardwood species on the site. Ultimately, this project will restore and protect the land and allow it to grow back to old growth forest. It is expected that, over the life of the project, this square mile of forest will capture at least 65,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide. While storing carbon, the reforested land will also:
- sustain critical plant and endangered species habitat
- provide jobs and training
- offer income opportunities through educational eco-tourism, which will support the Jatun Sacha Foundation's efforts to acquire additional degraded lands for reforestation.
Strategy for Conservation/Poverty Linkages
Payments for conservation services
Provision of alternative livelihoods
Reference 1
http://www.carboncounter.org/60/section.aspx/13
Reference 2
http://www.jatunsacha.org/ingles/estacion_bilsa.htm
Related records above this one:
- Conservation International (CI) (Organisation O0112)