This approach complements the large-scale native forest restoration work being carried out in the Territorios Originarios Wichi (TOW), a now-protected community forest in northern Argentina. On a defined plot within this territory, we develop multi-strata agroforestry systems that replicate natural forest structures at higher productive intensity. While the restoration work enriches and recovers the broader forest ecosystem, these intensive agroforestry systems directly target food sovereignty: combining native and non-native species to create diverse, productive systems that address the malnutrition and health issues caused by forest loss. As neighbouring communities come to learn and establish their own systems, the approach has a powerful multiplier effect across the region. Species planted: - Mango, banana, avocado, citrus - fruit trees providing direct food production and nutritional diversity - Moringa - fast-growing, highly nutritious, medicinal properties - Vegetables and legumes - short-cycle food crops contributing to food sovereignty and soil nitrogen fixation - Aromatic and medicinal plants - supporting community health and traditional knowledge This is an ongoing project, with planting carried out in multiple rounds since 2025: - October 2025: 99 trees (Mango, Banana, Papaya, Neltuma Alba, Avocado, Citrus)

This approach complements the large-scale native forest restoration work being carried out in the Quebracho & Oka Puckie community (QOP), a now-protected community forest in northern Argentina. On a defined plot within this territory, we develop multi-strata agroforestry systems that replicate natural forest structures at higher productive intensity. While the restoration work enriches and recovers the broader forest ecosystem, these intensive agroforestry systems directly target food sovereignty: combining native and non-native species to create diverse, productive systems that address the malnutrition and health issues caused by forest loss. As neighbouring communities come to learn and establish their own systems, the approach has a powerful multiplier effect across the region. Species planted: - Mango, banana, avocado, citrus - fruit trees providing direct food production and nutritional diversity - Moringa - fast-growing, highly nutritious, medicinal properties - Vegetables and legumes - short-cycle food crops contributing to food sovereignty and soil nitrogen fixation - Aromatic and medicinal plants - supporting community health and traditional knowledge This is an ongoing project, with planting carried out in multiple rounds since 2025: - October 2025: 77 trees (Mango, Banana, Papaya, Neltuma Alba, Avocado, Urucú)