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Panama
More than 7.5 million trees from 20 different native species have been planted – capturing carbon and migating climate change
25% has been declared nature reserve, protecting the forest and the animals and plants living there
15 threatened animal species from the Red List have found a habitat in the project
The reforested areas serve as bridges for wandering animals seeking new habitats
The project provides long-term employment for the local population. So far, the Forest Finance Group has created 150 jobs, through their reforestation projects in Panama.
The training and further education of the native population leads to an improved living standard.
Knowledge transfer around the use of sustainable and innovative forest management technologies, GIS and monitoring-systems in Panama lays the ground for future projects
All employees receive a wage above the legal minimum, health insurance and a pension fund. Furthermore, they receive additional optional benefits such as a life insurance as a security for their families, an internal credit programme, training and further education and special seasonal bonuses.