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In Peru, Inca descendants restore forests
In the Peruvian Andes, villagers travel from far and wide to take part in a special tree-planting ceremony each year. They want to restore once lush forests and protect their villages from landslides.
REUTERS
31 JAN 2019 AT 00:03 ET
- Video at link -
Project aim: Restoring the polylepis forest in the Andes with the help of the indigenous community there
Project implementation: Villagers in the region are growing saplings in tree nurseries and planting them at heights of 4000 meters (13123.36 feet)
Project partner: Peruvian NGO, the Association for Andean Ecosystems (ECOAN), which is working to protect endangered ecosystems and animals in the Andes
Project size: Polylepis reforestation is happening mainly in Peru. More than 1 million trees were planted this year. The plan is to expand the project to other Andes countries in Latin America.
More:
https://www.dw.com/en/in-peru-inca-descendants-restore-forests/a-47195034
Environment and energy:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1127123027