Amazon Windshields

Amazon Windshields, Bolivia

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Our project aims to combat deforestation in the Bolivian Amazon through innovative agroforestry solutions. The region is losing vast forest areas to agriculture, requiring creative approaches to balance farming and conservation. By planting tree windshields between fields, we create a grid that boosts crop yields on less land, prevents wind erosion, and improves biodiversity, water quality, and social well-being while reducing the carbon footprin

199,675 Trees funded of 220,539
1,329,193.58 T CO2 compensated
7,355 Followers
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April 2025

Community Questions About Tabebuia impetiginosa: A Keystone Species for Ecosystem Recovery

Beyond its breathtaking winter blooms, Tabebuia impetiginosa , known locally as Tajibo, stands as a fundamental pillar in our strategy for ecologi...

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Tabebuia impetiginosa (Tajibo Morado): Un aliado para la reforestación y la economía de Santa Cruz

La reforestación se erige como una herramienta fundamental para la restauración de nuestros valiosos ecosistemas, y en el contexto de Santa Cruz, B...

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March 2025

Windbreakers: Safeguarding Biodiversity and Mitigating Agricultural Impact

Windbreakers: Safeguarding Biodiversity and Mitigating Agricultural Impact Within the dynamic landscape of sugarcane and soybean plantations, where...

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Forging Resilience: Embracing Natural Selection in Nursery Practices for Robust Reforestation

Forging Resilience: Implementing Natural Selection in Nursery Practices for Robust Reforestation Ignacio Molina | February 28, 2025 Abstract Our ex...

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February 2025

Healthy trees are a result of a healthy tracking system

One of our main activities is to track the health of tree. It is crucial for a multitude of reasons, extending beyond the individual tree to encomp...

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January 2025

These young Tabebuia impetiginosa trees, planted only 7 months ago, are already making a statement! Towering over 1.5 meters tall, they're a vibrant addition to the landscape.

30 Jan 2025
Oriana Medina TN
Oriana Medina TN · 3 months ago

😀 wow! amazing to see them grow!

Shifting Paradigms in Bolivian Agroforestry

Harnessing Windbreaks (windshields): Shifting Paradigms in Bolivian Agroforestry Historically, Bolivian farmers have often viewed forest conservati...

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December 2024

Happy New Year! 🎉 What better way to start 2025 than by giving these beautiful trees a new home in the Bolivian Amazon? 🌳 They'll thrive in their natural habitat, helping to restore ecosystems, combat climate change, and provide clean air and water. It's a gift that keeps on

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31 Dec 2024
Ramona
Ramona · 4 months ago

😍

Why do we incentivise agroforestry as an alternative to traditional reforestation?

Our records and field experience demonstrate that forests, through the use of forest curtains (Windshields or windbreakers) linked to conservation ...

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November 2024

Step one: Before Planting

Ever wondered how we decide which tree species we can plant according to the type of soil we have available? Well, the first step is to make a clea...

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Ever wondered how we decide which tree species we can plant according to the type of soil and climate conditions we have available? First step is to dig many trial pits as in the picture (picture taken in Northern Planting Site) so we can get a better understanding of the soil composition.

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18 Nov 2024
Nicci Gowing
Nicci Gowing · 5 months ago

Super interesting and insightful.I'd love to keep hearing more about thi...

October 2024

These are Tabebuia impetiginosa seeds freshly collected from the forest. The key to growing exceptional trees lies in selecting seeds from ancient, towering specimens, ensuring the offspring inherit the superior genetics of their parent tree. This allows us to guarantee only the

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22 Oct 2024

This fascinating nocturnal monkey has been spotted for the first time within our planting sites. We are thrilled by its presence, as it is a native species of these lands. We are confident that it will soon bring along its family and companions, likely sensing that our forests provide

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15 Oct 2024
Ketrawe
Ketrawe · 6 months ago

sorry, black azarae boliviensis.

September 2024

These trees have been planted at an altitude of 4,100 meters above sea level, where temperatures can exceed 25°C during the day and drop well below 0°C at night. Additionally, the air in this region is extremely dry.

To help the trees maintain a stable temperature and retain the

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04 Sep 2024
Associação de Defesa do Rio Coxipó

Sempre é bom regar,,,,

August 2024

The forest is a place of magic, offering many gifts, including happiness. Here, two generations work joyfully together to create a new forest.

29 Aug 2024
Mari Carmen
Mari Carmen · 8 months ago

😍😍

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