b-Trees
Sustaining Forest Adjacent Communities beyond tree planting and growing.
Introduction
At EarthLungs Reforestation Foundation, the acronym b-trees stands for Beyond Trees, a comprehensive strategy designed to sustain forest ecosystem adjacent communities well beyond the act of tree planting and tree growing. Our approach focuses on integrating Nature-Based
Solutions that empower local communities and promote ecological balance.
Key Components of Beyond Trees
Key Components of b-trees:
• Apiculture Development: Enhancing local livelihoods through the promotion and support of beekeeping, which also aids in pollination and ecosystem health.
• Bamboo Commercialization: Developing bamboo cultivation for economic benefits while supporting sustainable land use and environmental conservation.
• Agro-Ecosystems Development: Implementing sustainable agricultural practices that protect natural resources and improve food security.
• Mariculture: Promoting sustainable practices in marine agriculture to enhance marine biodiversity and provide alternative income sources.
• Research and Development: Investing in innovative research to drive sustainable practices and solutions in forestry and community development.
• Eco-Tourism: Fostering eco-friendly tourism initiatives that highlight and preserve local ecosystems while generating economic benefits for the community.
Our objective is to ensure that while ecosystem restoration efforts are ongoing, communities around fragile ecosystems achieve and maintain sustainable household incomes. By creating wealth centers in remote villages, we aim to build resilient communities that thrive alongside their restored environments.
Our goal is clear: in partnership with our restorative business partners, governments, communities, and stakeholders, we aim to restore all degraded fragile ecosystems. However, we recognize a critical challenge: our restoration champions, those working tirelessly to rejuvenate these ecosystems face the risk of losing their jobs and income once restoration is complete. This sudden shift could potentially undermine our restoration efforts.
To address this risk, we have developed an innovative solution: b-trees, our Beyond the Trees strategy which is designed to ensure that the very people who help restore our ecosystems can continue to thrive and contribute positively. Central to this strategy is apiculture development.
How it works
• Transition and Training: We will train our ecosystem champions to become ecosystem scouts, allowing them to remain actively involved in the care and monitoring of restored areas.
• Sustainable Income: Through apiculture and other eco-friendly income-generating activities, these scouts will earn sustainable household incomes, ensuring their continued support for ecosystem health.
By producing, baiting and apiaring a hive, we play a crucial role in this transition. Our estimates show that 5 beehives can sustain one ecosystem scout with decent monthly wages for a minimum of 10 years. This support not only secures livelihoods but also ensures the longevity of restored ecosystems.
Join our b-trees campaign today. Be a part of this revolutionary and stylish approach to ecosystem restoration. Your contribution will bring smiles, create lasting impact, and help usachieve a cleaner, healthier earth.