agroforestry
In the Gran Chaco, productive development is inherently linked to the conservation and valorization of native forests. Due to climatic characteristics such as high temperatures and water scarcity, the forest plays a crucial role in the development of local ecosystems, providing inputs and resources for all productive activities in the region. A better state and conservation of the native forest also serves as the primary safeguard against the effects of climate change by reducing food shortages caused by droughts and mitigating floods.
Traditional Chaco agriculture has historically depended on water availability, focusing on small areas during the summer rainy season. Consequently, the primary limitation for its growth and scaling lies in water availability. Various strategies are being developed to enhance water access and expand food production for the local market.
Objectives
- Restore and value the native forest.
- Showcase biodiversity by systematizing local knowledge and incorporating technological innovation to add value to the comprehensive use of forest resources.
- Drive improvements in production and marketing, promoting local and national/international markets.
Impact
The scope of work in numbers
Projects
Tools for each program
EXPERIENCES, REFLECTIONS, AND KNOWLEDGE
Systematizations documented in publications
The process of organizing Wichi women to know all the paths in the forest
Participation of women in the productive chains of the Argentine Gran Chaco
Network of indigenous legal territorial facilitators II
Network of indigenous legal territorial facilitators
Videos
Testimonials from the wilderness
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