The Generation Forest - Planting Permanent Forests in Panama
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Finca Herrera - Claritas
Reforestation 43,45 ha
Finca Herrera - Claritas

The wood was removed from the farm more or less 30 years ago, the forest was cut down to create pasture land. The wood of cocobolo, balsamo, amarillo, guayaquil, etc. was burned. Because their goal was to clear for livestock. The previous owner used the area for pastures for cows.

The area is surrounded by teak plantations and few livestock farms.
Cattle raising is still the activity of local producers.

The following tree species have potential on this area and can be used for reforestation in the next reforestation season:

Dalbergia retusa (Cocobolo)
Tabebuia rosea (roble de sabana)
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Ipe)
Cedrela odorata (Cedro amargo o real)
Dipteryx panamensis Almendro de montaña)
Swietenia macrophylla (Caoba)
Miroxylon balsamo bálsamo
Centrolobium yavisianum
Astronium gravioles , ronrón
Tectona grandis (teca)