With the purpose of **regenerating agroecosystems** and promoting sustainable production, with the support of the John Deere Foundation, a collaborative project of **reforestation in the Gran Chaco** was initiated.
This initiative aims to increase forest cover in productive landscapes, contributing to [biodiversity conservation](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/la-payunia-conservacion-y-conectividad-para-el-guanaco-y-su-ecosistema/) and resilience against extreme weather events.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental organization with over 70 years of experience in land, water, and community conservation leading the **strategic alliance** that made this project possible.
“The alliance with Nativas has been crucial, as their **innovative approach** combines the development of nature-based solutions with technological tools, monitoring, and impact assessment. This project not only aims to **restore degraded areas**, but also to integrate trees into productive systems sustainably,” highlighted Elisa Carrión, leader of TNC’s work on forests, carbon, and climate.
Additionally, the executive added that the ultimate goal is to implement **”agro corridors”** that promote biological connectivity in agricultural production areas in the Gran Chaco.
## How will the reforestation process be in the Gran Chaco
The **first stage of the project** took place in two productive establishments: one in Tostado, Santa Fe province, and the other in Bandera, Santiago del Estero province.
In this initial phase, 20,000 native trees were planted, including carob trees, thorny trees, and mistol trees. The plantation was carried out by Optimizar Forestal, a company with extensive experience in forestry services. The selection of these species prioritized their **drought resistance** and their ability to **adapt to extreme conditions**.
In future stages, to be developed over the next 3 years, the aim is to impact other establishments in the Gran Chaco, reaching the planting of 108,000 trees.
These interventions, which aim to promote **biological connectivity** between [patches of native forests](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/donan-mas-de-80-hectareas-con-bosque-nativo-a-las-areas-protegidas-de-misiones/), connect tree masses through ecosystem restoration. They also include the reintroduction of trees on livestock farms to implement **silvopastoral systems** that provide shade, improve pasture efficiency, and reduce livestock stress.
In the long term, these actions also incorporate **forage resources** such as carob pods, which help homogenize grazing and increase the **sustainability of the system**.
“We are excited to implement regenerative technologies that not only address **climate change**, but also enhance our livestock project. This alliance is essential to **care for the future**,” stated Mario Oertlinger, owner of the productive establishment “Don Nicanor” in Tostado.
This project aims to be an example of how **strategic collaboration** can contribute to capturing carbon, providing habitat for biodiversity, and building **more resilient productive systems**.
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