This project aims to restore Panama's Azuero peninsula's landscapes through regenerative reforestation, focusing on planting 80 native tree species to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience. Each reforestation plot begins with a biodiversity baseline assessment to guide restoration efforts, followed by meticulous monitoring using GIS tools for five years. This ensures that we track growth, tree survival rates, and ecological impact.
At the core of our approach are community-led nurseries and seed banks, primarily managed by local women. By empowering women as leaders in conservation, we not only increase reforestation capacity but also create sustainable income opportunities. Through training in seed collection, organic sapling care, and nursery management, we aim to strengthen the local economy while enhancing natural regeneration.
Pro Eco Azuero’s methods are rooted in ecological restoration principles that emphasize soil health, biodiversity conservation, and water management. Our project supports not just environmental recovery, but also community well-being, intergenerational education, and economic resilience, making it a comprehensive effort towards a greener, more sustainable future for Azuero.