Tropical dry forest

We protect 110 hectares of tropical dry forest at El Cholocal, Motupe.

We have surveyed, registered and marked all trees in the forest. There are over 2,500 of the very slow growing algarrobo trees (Prosopis pallida and Prosopis limensis). These carob trees seldom reach maturity in Peru because they are sought-after for their superior wood qualities. Many of our algarrobo trees are over a hundred years old.

The forest is home to an array of wildlife including skunks, foxes, squirrels, iguanas and various species of bird. Bird monitoring in the forest identified two globally endangered species; the Peruvian plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii) and the Rufous flycatcher (Myiarchus semirufus).

To allow the forest to regenerate, we have secured it from grazers such as goats and limited human access.

We have also established a seed bank and nursery for the conservation and production of native Peruvian plant species. Our Peruvian team has collected over 750,000 seeds from 26 species. These will be used to regenerate the forest and neighbouring land.

Protecting natural habitats

As part of our Farming with Nature principle, we strive to protect and enhance biodiversity. One way we do that is by designating and protecting areas for natural habitats and water bodies.

Landscape tools

Farming with Nature has been refined on our farms in Latvia and Lithuania. Here, we have used landscape tools throughout the farms.

Farming for the climate

We kicked off the UN's Decade of Action by challenging ourselves to become climate positive farmers by the year 2030.

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