OUR WORK
"Working for the integral repair of the natural heritage and improve the living conditions of the communities through conservation ."
Lines of Work
Conservation
Restoration
Research
Sustainable development
Environmental education
La Esperanza forest
"La Esperanza" is a forest located in the El Carmen canton, province of Manabí (Ecuador). It is a refuge for the biodiversity of the wet forest of Bajura, in the middle of an area that is heavily affected by deforestation and the change in natural use. The conservation of this space began 23 years ago by Anelio Loor, an avid parabiologist who acquired these lands for his conservation.
For 6 years the Great Leaf Foundation has worked in this incredible forest that is characterized by a great diversity of species of flora and fauna. In the bosque a plot has been established to investigate the dynamics of the bosque with the growth of 5000 trees and among their new species for science. Our new biological station supports investigators, students and nature lovers through different programs.
In 2022, thanks to funding from the Franklinia Foundation, we acquired a new fragment of primary forest, duplicating the conservation area. In this way, we place life in an important area and we continue to work for ecological restoration and restore connectivity between the surviving forests of this ecosystem.
From 2024, we will be building a new 80 ha forest remnant "Tenka" with restoration projects for the connection of these important forest remnants.
ReConectar: Biological Corridor in the heart of Quito
ReConnectar is a project proposed to develop urban ecological restoration in Quito. Given the city's vulnerability to biodiversity loss, temperatures rising, floods and poor air quality, green areas have great potential to mitigate these problems. This is why this great project was born, to increase the functionality and connectivity of public spaces.
ReConectar aims to establish a biological corridor on Av. Mariana de Jesús, creating a path of movement for many species of birds and insects between Parque Rumipamba and Parque La Carolina. Additionally, this project presents alternatives to the management of green public areas, so that the green infrastructure has greater functions at an ecological and environmental education level. The work we develop is based on citizen participation through environmental education workshops and the planting of biodiverse gardens with native plants.
This is a project conceived and executed by the Great Leaf Foundation and Nativus and has been co-financed by the Environmental Fund and the support of the Secretary of the Environment of the Metropolitan Municipality of Quito.
