Restoring the lands of rural communities in need and providing opportunity to those most affected by Guatemala's 36 year civil war.

The local community and the next generation is getting involved in restoring their forests.

June and July is rainy season, the tidal exchange is at its peak, and it means it is time to plant tens of thousands of red mangroves which are this area's pioneer species.

Geotagged photos are taken every six months to show how the area looked before intervention, that planting was done, and to show how successful the reforestation efforts are.

The rains are coming, so planting is beginning! Our team is restoring their local estuary in Guatemala to restore the fishing opportunities that once sustained this wonderful community.

Decades of slash and burn agriculture have led to the desertification of the region. Sustainable agricultural practices, restoration of coastal forests, and agroforestry projects are vital the the restoration of the region.

Reforestation test plots are essential components of Era's process. Era's team conducts test plots before launching a restoration site to ensure that the region is suitable for reforestation.

The mudflats in the estuary are popular feeding grounds for many bird species and hundreds of birds can be seen in the region at any given time.

Navigating a mangrove estuary is no easy task. Era's restoration team uses small boats to navigate the shallow waters of the estuary. The boats help transport propagules and seedlings.

The healthy mangrove forests of southern Guatemala are exceptional. Conservation of these forests are essential to the region and these remnant forests serve as reference points for reforestation efforts.