{"id":1404,"date":"2025-05-28T11:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T10:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/?p=1404"},"modified":"2025-06-06T16:24:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:24:34","slug":"reforestation-project-in-indigenous-district-of-panama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/theoptimist\/2025\/05\/28\/reforestation-project-in-indigenous-district-of-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"Indigenous led reforestation project thrives in Panama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the heart of \u00d1\u00fcr\u00fcm, a rural district nestled within Panama\u2019s largest Indigenous territory, a quiet transformation is taking root. Local farmer Isidrio Hernandez-Ruiz &#8211; affectionately known in the community as campesino &#8211; has joined forces with the <a href=\"https:\/\/stri.si.edu\/\">Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute<\/a> in a groundbreaking reforestation project aimed at bringing native trees back to the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWe have more chainsaws than we have trees,\u201d Jefferson Hall, a tropical forest scientist and director of the initiative, recalls a stark observation from a local resident. But rather than dwell on the challenges, Hall and his team are planting a future filled with promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The collaborative project is planting native species across 100 hectares, with a vision to eventually impact 45,000 hectares of the richly biodiverse Ng\u00e4be-Bugl\u00e9 Comarca &#8211; an Indigenous territory that covers over 9 percent of Panama. Home to the Ng\u00e4be and Bugl\u00e9 peoples, this land has faced decades of deforestation from cultivation practices, cattle grazing, and the introduction of non-native tree species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now, that&#8217;s changing.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">By working hand-in-hand with the community, the initiative is designed not only to restore ecosystems but also to strengthen local livelihoods and support long-term carbon sequestration. For an area with limited economic options, the project represents a powerful blend of environmental regeneration and social renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In a world of quick fixes, Hall and his team are thinking long term. And in \u00d1\u00fcr\u00fcm, the roots of change are already beginning to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Among the many native species being planted as part of the reforestation initiative, <em>cocobolo<\/em> (dalbergia retusa) stands out for both its ecological and economic value. Farmer Isidrio Hernandez-Ruiz has introduced several of these nitrogen-fixing trees to his land. Prized for its richly hued wood, commonly used in fine woodworking and furniture, cocobolo can fetch up to $3,000 per cubic meter &#8211; making it significantly more valuable than even high-grade mahogany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in reading about environmental conservation, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/2025\/06\/02\/coral-restoration-in-gulf-of-mexico\/\">coral restoration in Mexico!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It\u2019s a remarkable tree. It thrives in a range of soils &#8211; even in ones that aren\u2019t particularly great &#8211; and grows quickly when young. Its deep roots improve water infiltration, plus, it uses water very efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-src=\"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-28-104920-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1412 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The region\u2019s soil, typically acidic and clay-based with low fertility and phosphorus content, poses a challenge for many plants. Yet some species are particularly well suited to the conditions. One such tree is the <em>zapatero <\/em>(hyeronima alchorneoides), another hardwood species thriving in the Comarca. These trees can yield timber valued anywhere from $40 to $800 per cubic meter, offering long-term financial benefits for landowners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">While staples like <em>cocobolo <\/em>and <em>zapatero <\/em>form the backbone of the reforestation effort, the project is also a living laboratory &#8211; testing a wide variety of native species to see which are most resilient and productive. One surprise has been the <em>macano <\/em>(diphysa americana), a tree that typically prefers fertile soils but has shown impressive adaptability in poorer conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Another hopeful candidate is the <em>nance tree<\/em> (byrsonima crassifolia), known for its resilience during dry spells &#8211; an increasingly common challenge in Panama. Not only does the tree help capture carbon and attract birdlife, but its fruit is also popular in juices and ice creams. With its antioxidant-rich profile, researchers are optimistic about its potential as a superfood for both local use and export markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Through a blend of traditional knowledge and scientific insight, these reforestation efforts are nurturing more than just trees &#8211; they\u2019re cultivating future resilience for both the land and its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can find the full story <a href=\"https:\/\/news.mongabay.com\/2025\/05\/in-panama-an-indigenous-led-project-rewrites-the-rules-of-reforestation\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">To read more about fascinating breakthroughs in science and moments of awe in nature, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/theoptimistmagazine.co.uk\/science-nature\/\">Science &amp; Nature<\/a> section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A project in Panama helps local Indigenous people thrive without adding onto decades worth of deforestation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":189,"featured_media":1411,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[290,295,296,292,294,40,62,25,293,291,282,297,298],"class_list":["post-1404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-science-and-nature","tag-conversation","tag-environment","tag-environmental","tag-indigenous","tag-latin-america","tag-nature","tag-optimism","tag-optimist","tag-panama","tag-reforestation","tag-science","tag-smithsonian-tropical-research-institute","tag-stri"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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