Experimental plot
As this is our first time planting mangroves and it is our first project in this region, we have started with an experimental plot located in the Northeastern region in Puerto Rico. This site is known as the Loiza Coastal Restoration Project in the Los Frailes Conservation Area.
From an ecological management perspective, one of the biggest challenges is for the trees to outcompete invasive weeds and shrubs while they attempt to reestablish.
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This requires experimenting with different planting regimes as well as much maintenance in the first few years. Another significant challenge is the lack of nursery and labor force capacity on the island. We are developing strong partnerships and networks to assist us with overcoming this challenge.
We want to help build the capacity of the labor force on the island, and ensure they can build up the nurseries and plant at scale, enriching both the ecosystem and local economy.
Together with our local partners from:
- EcoCulture,
- Northern Arizona University,
- Reforesta,
- Para La Naturaleza,
- the Department of Environmental
- and Natural Resources
among others based in Puerto Rico, we are exploring:
- how these plantings can be scaled up,
- from experimental design to hundreds of hectares
- becoming a reality
in the coming years.
Remember that we work with nature! That means you are never completely sure what will happen and you should always consider all options. Especially with the climate changing so rapidly I think we need to be prepared to adjust the way we work all the time.
Willemijn StoffelsCOO
As this is our first time planting mangroves and it is our first project in this region, we have started with an experimental plot located in the Northeastern region in Puerto Rico. This site is known as the Loiza Coastal Restoration Project in the Los Frailes Conservation Area.
From an ecological management perspective, one of the biggest challenges is for the trees to outcompete invasive weeds and shrubs while they attempt to reestablish. This requires experimenting with different planting regimes as well as much maintenance in the first few years. Another significant challenge is the lack of nursery and labor force capacity on the island. We are developing strong partnerships and networks to assist us with overcoming this challenge.
