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Why to offset in Las Gaviotas

The capacity to fight the effects of climate change and global warming, through the absorption of greenhouse gases by the trees.
The growth of the forest leads to a 10% increase of rainfall so providing a tremendous resource of natural drinking water (an estimated 13.75 cubic meters of extra water per day).
The generation of renewable energy sources like Biodiesel.
The activities contribute to the health of the people.
New jobs are derived from tapping trees, harvesting seeds and processing in this part of the world where no work had been provided and poverty reigned.
The newly recreated forest provides a bridge to the Amazon region regenerating biodiversity, a challenge that has seldom been imagined, while at the same time it:
  • Provides competitive products for the local and international market
  • Creating jobs with quality remuneration.
The emerging community is self-sufficient in water, food and energy and has converted itself into (9) a center of creativity and innovation, finding the best local solutions for the local conditions.
Finally, this renaissance of the rainforest is one of the most impressive carbon sinks ever, while it respects the traditions and the culture of the indigenous.

1988 Satellite picture from NASA

2006 Satellite Picture from NASA