Establishment of agro-forestry systems for the conservation and recovery of local biodiversity in Comitancillo, San Marcos.
Through the use of agro-forestry systems, this project will rescue three species of endangered trees, with particular emphasis on the Guatemalan fir (Abies guatemalensis) an endemic species. Additionally, the agro-forestry systems will be managed under organic farming methods that will contribute to diminish agrochemical pollution on the basin head of the river Suchiate, borderline between Mexico and Guatemala.
With this project the participants will have better soils, extra incoming and seeds.
With this project the participants will have better soils, extra incoming and seeds.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Asociación para el Desarrollo Integral de Occidente
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 17,652.88
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 43,856.23
Project Number:
GUA/02/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
67% of the participants are women, adequate timeframes for women empowerment activities included in training workshops
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
All participants belong to the Mam ethnic group.
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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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