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The capacity to fight the effects of climate change and global warming, through the absorption of
greenhouse gases by the trees. |
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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). |
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The generation of renewable energy sources like
Biodiesel. |
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The activities contribute to the health of the
people. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |