September 16th
2025
“The health of the ecosystems on which we and other species depend is deteriorating more rapidly than ever. We are eroding the very foundations of economies, livelihoods, food security, health and quality of life worldwide.” – Robert Watson, Chair of IBPES
According to the UN’s Global Assessment Report released by IBPES earlier this year, the earth’s natural rhythms that support animal and plant life are being impacted by human activity at unprecedented rates. Consider these facts:
In 2018, 3.6m hectares (8.9m acres) of tropical forest were lost. What will the outcome be in 2019?
Aderito is the driving force today and son of the founder, Reginaldo Chayax. In Petén, 98% of fires are caused by humans and 2% by natural factors such as lightning and high temperatures. The main causes include:
Fires also occurred on the boundaries due to clearing land for agriculture. Often, fire crosses into the Reserve.
Approximately 900 hectares (2,224 acres).
A total of 1,100 trees across four species:
Natural seed dispersion was also supported.
56 people took part in the reforestation effort.
This collaboration shows that small coordinated efforts deliver tangible benefits and encourage others worldwide.
Small donations can help maintain the beat of this Guatemalan forest.
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