You can look on the internet and see that Haiti still has a HUGE problem with deforestation. WHY? 60%-70% of Haiti’s energy source is charcoal. There are many efforts around Haiti trying to fight this problem but the reality IS people will still use charcoal and it doesn’t look like that will change any time soon.
SO…what makes Samuel’s Trees so different than other reforestation projects? Well, we are not only planting trees but we are planting a tree FOR CHARCOAL. The bawon tree can grow in very arid conditions, it grows quickly, and it’s great for making charcoal.
WHY NOT?
On the land we are introducing an idea of planting bawon as a crop with a 5 year rotation. Every 5 years you cut and re-plant and so on.
But not today…
We will not see the results of what we are doing for some time. Right now we are planting, watering, and creating jobs for men in our community. AS the work continues, we are praying and trusting God to show us the people he’s wanting us to invest in. Those who truly have the desire to continue the work.
Thank you for allowing us to share these stories and
experiences with you.
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