What grows

Reforestation as a Starting Point

For two years, we dedicated our energy to understanding and caring for this land: observing the property, identifying areas of primary forest, restoring soils once used for livestock farming, and documenting the different tree species growing here.

We wanted to understand what naturally thrived in this place, and why. Almost everything was new to us. Little by little, we discovered the essential role each species plays within the ecosystem.

The guamos, for example, provide shade for coffee plants, fix nitrogen in the soil, and naturally improve its fertility. Other plants, such as limoncillo, help stabilise the soil while keeping certain animals away, including some snake species.

We also became interested in the birds living around the property: which species came to feed, nest, or simply pass through the forest. By replanting native species and protecting wilder areas, we aimed to create a favourable environment for their return and encourage biodiversity to naturally re-establish itself over time.

With the support of specialists, we then launched an ambitious reforestation project to protect endemic species and restore deforested areas through the planting of native trees.

Nearly 3,000 trees have been planted over two years. Not all of them survived, but today young seedlings are growing alongside older trees, gradually bringing the forest back to life.

Black cedars, pink cedars, guamos, wax palms, oaks, and nogal cafetero have all enriched this evolving ecosystem.