Plant Trees for Impact

Guatemala is a land full of volcanoes, mountains, sprawling beaches — and diverse native forests. Reforestation in Guatemala will help restore landscapes and stabilize the climate.  Learn more With your help, we will: Restore coastal mangroves Improve the livelihoods of communities Stabilize the soil and promote erosion control Overview Impact What You Get Tree Species Guatemala has one of the most extensive and diverse forest systems in Central America. From mangrove forests to wetlands, Guatemala is home to an expansive range of ecosystems. Because of its topography, Guatemala is susceptible to landslides, floods, and other natural disasters. By planting trees across the country, we can help restore landscapes and empower local community members to make an impact in their environment. Most forest loss in Guatemala has resulted from agriculture and fuelwood collection. Population pressures around protected areas have resulted in illegal timber harvesting and land clearing for agriculture, even inside national parks. Planting trees in Guatemala will be the first step to restoring important lands for local communities and ecosystems. Each tree planted will help promote biodiversity, encouraging a healthier and thriving ecosystem. A personalized tree certificate (see gallery) to say thanks for your donation. We’ll also send you reports on our Guatemala project, so you can track the impact your trees are having on the community and environment. To maximize the impact of your donation, our partner will determine the most appropriate species of tree to plant, depending on the time of year. This project primarily focuses on planting exotic hardwoods and shade-dependent cacao plants.