The Coffee Plantation with Agroforestry Implementation project in Bolivia is designed to promote sustainable coffee production while enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services. This project integrates agroforestry practices into coffee farming by incorporating native trees and other crops alongside coffee plants. These agroforestry systems provide multiple benefits, including improved soil health, reduced erosion, increased water retention, and better habitat for wildlife. By blending traditional coffee cultivation with ecological principles, the project aims to reduce the environmental impact of coffee farming, increase resilience to climate change, and improve the livelihoods of local farmers. Additionally, it focuses on educating and training farmers on sustainable practices that enhance both coffee yields and environmental conservation.
- Revenue Share to Farmers:
- KPI: Percentage of total revenue from coffee sales allocated to farmers.
- Target: 30% of the revenue from coffee sales shared with farmers.
- Result: 32% of total coffee sales revenue is allocated to farmers in the first year, surpassing the target. This is based on improved coffee yields and direct revenue-sharing agreements with farmers.
- Measurement: Payments made to farmers: $500,000 out of a total $1.56 million in coffee sales.
- Percentage of Land Restored:
- KPI: Percentage of the total project area that has been restored through agroforestry practices.
- Target: 50% of the coffee plantation area restored through agroforestry in 3 years.
- Result: 55% of the coffee plantation area (1,100 hectares out of 2,000 hectares) is restored in the first 18 months, ahead of schedule, due to effective collaboration with local stakeholders and favorable environmental conditions.
- Measurement: Area restored: 1,100 hectares, including 500 hectares with native tree planting and companion crops.
- Number of Species:
- KPI: Number of native plant and animal species observed in the restored agroforestry areas.
- Target: Increase native species by 20% in two years.
- Result: The number of observed native species has increased by 25% within the first year, including 40 new species of plants and 12 new species of animals (birds, insects, and small mammals) in the agroforestry zones.
- Measurement: Biodiversity report: 120 native species recorded in the restored areas (up from 96 species at project start).