RESTORING DEGRADED LAND FOR NMBS IN COLO

This project restores winter habitat for Neotropical migratory birds (NMBs) and increases participation by the local communities in the restoration efforts. The five-year goal is to reforest 1,467 acres with native trees to increase habitat for NMBs and other species.

To date, Saving Nature has purchased 761 acres of plantable land, of which they have planted 452 acres with native trees.

The project objective for 2024 is to restore 247 acres of degraded land by planting 120,000 to 160,000 native trees, thus increasing the non-breeding habitat under restoration for NMBs to a total of 700 acres.

For the local community to directly benefit from reforestation activities, Saving Nature has transitioned its sourcing of native seedlings from private companies to local nurseries.

To do so, they are assisting local farmers with the development and management of eleven family-owned nurseries, including assistance with training, technical support and financing for infrastructure, labor, and materials. Saving Nature is also expanding partner Fundacin Bioconservancy's nursery production.

In 2024, they will source 110,000 native trees from community nurseries, 10,000 from Fundacin Bioconservancy's nursery, and the balance from private companies.