Restore impacted protected forest in Puerto Rico

Protectores de Cuencas Inc. (PDC) is leading a critical reforestation effort to restore the Guánica State Forest, a vital yet wildfire-prone ecosystem in Puerto Rico.

Key Accomplishments (August – November)

Utilizing donor funds, PDC has significantly boosted the production of native, drought-adapted trees to ensure their long-term survival and successful growth in this challenging environment.

Recent activities focused on crucial maintenance to help young trees thrive during dry periods:

• Irrigation: Providing essential water to established plants.

• Invasive Species Management: Aggressively removing non-native plants that compete for resources.

• Tree Replacement: Promptly substituting any dead saplings to maintain planting density.

This deliberate approach is key to the overall success of the project, as it ensures the native flora can adapt and thrive in Puerto Rico's distinct dry forest climate and regular dry seasons.

 In the future:

PDC will sustain this momentum in the coming months by focusing on continuous invasive species control, strategic tree replacement, and expanding native tree plantings along the PR-33 corridor.

Protectores de Cuencas Inc. (PDC) is actively working to restore the Guánica State Forest, a vital part of Puerto Rico's ecosystem that's highly susceptible to wildfires. With the help of donated funds, PDC is increasing the production of native trees and ensuring their successful growth to support long-term reforestation.

From May to July, PDC's efforts included crucial tasks like irrigating existing plants, removing invasive species, and replacing any dead trees. Ensuring trees adapt to dry forests means taking deliberate steps to help them not just survive, but truly thrive, in environments with limited water. This is especially crucial in places like Puerto Rico, where distinct dry seasons are a regular occurrence.

In the upcoming months, PDC will continue these essential maintenance activities, focusing on ongoing invasive species management, strategic tree replacement, and expanding native tree plantings along PR-33.