The guardians of the forest
PERU
The project differs from the Foundation’s coffee-related initiatives, focusing instead on the Amazon nut as a key resource for ecosystem conservation and the development of local communities. The Amazon nut tree is one of the giants of the forest. Some specimens are between 800 and 1,000 years old and can reach up to 60 meters in height. Each tree absorbs an average of 33 kg of CO₂ per year, contributing to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
Madre de Dios and Lima region
Boca Pariamanu, Palma Real and Puerto MaldonadoACTIVE SINCE
PEOPLE INVOLVED
AIM
Conservation and sustainable management of Amazonian walnut forests to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
PARTNERS
Results achieved
Results achieved
Amazonian walnut trees planted
people involved indirectly
hectares of primary forest enriched within the 3 native communities and 20 concessions
Support for the “Case del Sorriso” program in Lima, which helps women who are victims of gender-based violence
hectares of protected forest
Amazon Nut trees planted
hectares of forest area under sustainable management
lemon, mandarin, orange, cocoa, and Amazon Nut trees planted
concessions involved
nurseries built
