Tree Growing for Food and Biodiversity Improvement
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| Organization | Water, Agroforestry, Nutrition and Development Foundation |
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| Region | Philippines |
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| ProjectLeader | Cora Sayre |
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We will promote the growing of trees in 15 upland villages in order to improve food and nutrition access to upland dwellers as well as improve biodiversity, improve the condition of the soil and so that local communities will be able to enjoy the multiple benefits of improved biodiversity.
Challenge
The massive loss of tree resources is one of the direct causes of flash flooding, soil erosion, poor soils and poor crops, poverty and the disappearance of flora and fauna associated with biodiversity in the uplands. There is indeed an urgent need for local villagers to undertake tree growing activities in a concerted manner in order to reverse this condition.
Long-Term Impact
The well-being of local villagers is tied hand in hand with the well-being of the land by which they live and subsist. The need to take care of the land by improving biodiversity is a must. Improvement of biodiversity will also enable local villagers to improve their incomes and general welfare.
References
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