Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests

by A Rocha Peru
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests
Help communities to conserve Peru's Dry Forests

Project Report | Feb 11, 2022
Dry Forest Project Update (February 2022)

By Filipa Brasch | Communications and Fundraising Officer

Mi Mundo y Yo Eco-school, Tecapa
Mi Mundo y Yo Eco-school, Tecapa

Dear Friends,

A Rocha Peru's Dry Forest Project has made significant strides in performing project activities over the last few months.  The project conducted Eco-school training workshops during the period within Tecapa Secondary School.  Workshops explored several topics such as medicinal plants, composting, land preparation and irrigation for planting vegetables, restoration of the dry forest ecosystem, pest control, and many more. Mi Mundo y Yo (My World and I) Eco-School also installed a garden where students planted vegetables like radish, beet, spinach, and carrots.  The harvest was distributed among the members of the eco-school.

In addition, the project team conducted a tour of the Venturosa Forest located in San Pedro de Lloc to determine the number of hectares present, to make an inventory of flora and fauna, and to observe the state of the forest.  The forest registered a richness of 6 species with Prosopis ssp "Algarrobo" dominating.  Biologist Homan Castillo Benitez helped monitor and identify birds in the Venturosa Forest.

Another important achievement has been the installation of 30 ecological cookstoves in households located in Jatanca and Santa Maria. The cookstoves were locally manufactured and constructed.   They reduce household firewood consumption.    In the most recent evaluation, locals recognized benefits to their health as using ecological stoves (with a chimney) avoids pollution inside the homes.

The project put on its first photographic event in November and December 2021.  The photography exhibition was on display at the Casa Museo Raimondi in San Pedro de Lloc, the Tecapa Primary School, and the Ex-Railway of Pacasmayo.  The exhibition showcased project photos of conservation, research, and environmental education activities to spread awareness of the project and its achievements since 2018. 

Thank you for being a part of our team of supporters to make our project a reality.  We are grateful for everything you have helped us create.

 Stay safe and well.

 A Rocha Peru

Variable Hawk (Geranoaetus polyosoma), Venturosa
Variable Hawk (Geranoaetus polyosoma), Venturosa
Beneficiaries and their improved cookstove
Beneficiaries and their improved cookstove
Photography exhibition Casa Museo Raimondi
Photography exhibition Casa Museo Raimondi
Patrol at Tronco Prieto Forest, Dec 2021
Patrol at Tronco Prieto Forest, Dec 2021
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Oct 18, 2021
Dry Forest Project Update (September 2021)

By Filipa Brasch | Fundraising and Communications Officer

Jun 17, 2021
Dry Forest Project Update (May 2021)

By Filipa Brasch | Fundraising and Communications Officer

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A Rocha Peru

Location: Lima - Peru
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Project Leader:
Filipa Brasch
Lima , Lima Peru
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