Plant nursery: from seed to tree

Topic: Sustainable Livelihoods

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problem & solution

San Pedro had a tree nursery during the previous mayor's term and some important environmental projects were implemented. However, the new mayor decided not to continue with these projects.

The solution was to take the initiative and involve experienced people (men and women of different ages and school groups from the region) in the construction of nurseries, to pass on their knowledge about the environment.

the experience

Here are the steps involved in building the nursery:

Search for a plot of land
Finding suitable workers for the construction of the project
Construction of the polyethylene tunnel and raised beds
Finding and transporting suitable soil
Cultivation of seeds and care
Cultivation of the small plants in sheets

Challenges

Difficult to transmit that eucalyptus, which is planted for its fast growth, is not suitable in this context - eucalyptus needs a lot of water and depletes the soil

Impact

Increased knowledge about the cultivation of indigenous/local plants
Raising awareness of young people about the environment in schools (less litter in the villages)
Increased awareness of local biodiversity

Lessons Learned

You can always do something, you have to take the first step
You have to inform yourself at various levels, consult various institutions and learn more and more, know who to trust and not be left with empty promises