Recovery and preservation of Guatemalan fir (Abies guatemalensis) and canaque (Chirantodendron pentadactylon) at San Isidro Ixcolochil y Tojchina communities, Municipality of San Antonio Sacatepéquez, San Marcos
To recover and preserve two highly endangered high altitude tree species through community participation on tree nursery and forest enrichment activities.
This project consists on a series of training workshops on tree nursery establishment, endangered tree species ecology and forest enrichment methods.
Additionally, training on sustainable use of forest resources and its commercialization will be given.
Following the described training activities, field actions will complement them to give a sustainable use of the forest resources and tree nursery and forest enrichment actions will be implemented.
This project consists on a series of training workshops on tree nursery establishment, endangered tree species ecology and forest enrichment methods.
Additionally, training on sustainable use of forest resources and its commercialization will be given.
Following the described training activities, field actions will complement them to give a sustainable use of the forest resources and tree nursery and forest enrichment actions will be implemented.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Asociación para el Desarrollo Agroecológico Sostenible
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 15,326.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 11,923.07
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,333.33
Project Number:
PPS-19-99
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
All participants belong to the Mam ethnic group.
Notable Community Participation
Outstanding. 42 women are participating actively in the project.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms Gabriela Estrada
Email:
Address
5a. Avenida 5-55 zona 14, Edificio Europlaza, Torre IV, Nivel 10
Guatemala, 01014
Guatemala, 01014
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