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Benin
Nature Tropicale
Natu
re Tropicale is an NGO dedicated to education and awareness-raising on the importance of biodiversity restoration and protection. In addition to their educational activities, they carry out projects on the protection of endangered species and sustainable land management. Members of Nature Tropicale were introduced to Analog Forestry in 2014, and in 2015 have begun the establishment of their first demonstration site.
Nature Tropicale is a member of the IUCN and the African Biodiversity Network.
Bolivia
PROBIOMA
Brasil
Consórcio dos Produtores Sateré Mawé
The Consortium of Producers Satere Mawe is an autonomous entity of the General Council of the Satere Mawe people, who live on the border between Amazonas and Pará provinces, in Brazil. “Warana” means “the principle of knowledge”, and the plant is sacred to the Satere Mawe.
In the Consortium, 380 farmers, 69 of which are women, produce guarana applying Analog Forestry principles. After 15 years of AF implementation, there are positive results and 100 families have managed to create productive analog forests with marketable species that include rosewood, andiroba, acai and copaiba, among others. As a result, over 30 hectares of forests have been regenerated. Families practising AF are now generating nearly 4 times more income than when they started. As part of the Fair Trade practices, the French company Guayapi, a key partner and ally to the Consortium, buys the guarana production ahead, providing the guarantee of a market for the producers. The products are certified under Forest Garden Products (FGP) standards.
One of the benefits from this improved living wage is that a local school was built through the sales, and 45 young people from the community now have access to a differentiated education, which is a political, social and cultural proposal from the Satere Mawe.
Cameroon
CENDEP
CENDEP was established in 1999 as a farmer group, with the mission of assisting and training farmers in the sustainable production and marketing of non-timber forest products. From the beginning, CENDEP worked for the protection of the environment, using the approach of ‘protection through domestication’, in other words, protecting threatened and commercial crops by growing them. Today CENDEP works in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon and in the West and Central African Region, focusing primarily on plant domestication and on restoring degraded forest lands, especially those that serve as watersheds using Analog Forestry techniques.
Contact: Wirsiy Eric Fondzenyuy (cendep2001@yahoo.com)
Canada
The Tree Project
The Tree Project is a New Brunswick based organization, established in 1991, that has a history of information sharing and events focused on Biodiversity Restoration. Through a long term international connection with Arbofiliia in Costa Rica, they have collaborated on Analog Forestry restoration projects in Central America, and are currently active in Honduras.
Contact: Jean Arnold (arnoldjean22@gmail.com)
Costa Rica
Accredited Training Center Finca Agroecologica El Toledo
Centro de Capacitación Bosques Análogos CCBA
Centro de Capacitación Bosques Análogos: The Centro de Capacitación de Bosques Análogo (CCBA) or ‘Analog Forestry Training Center’ is a not for profit nongovernmental organization (NGO) incorporated in Costa Rica in response to the need of restoring forested land. The goal is to expand this proven management approach by training people who will return to their home communities and countries to train others to extend the methodology of Analog Forestry (AF). The CCBA will be centered in la Finca Fila Marucha, a 94-hectare farm with primary and 40-year-old secondary forested areas and more recently established Analog Forestry plots. CCBA will provide live-in training and research opportunities for groups of AF students, professional foresters, and farmers.
Contact: Milo Bekins (milo@bosquesanalogos.org) Cuba
Instituto de Investigaciones Agro Forestales INAF
The Agro-Forestry Research Institute (INAF Cuba) leads training spaces in Analog Forestry (AF). It has succeeded in including AF as a subject of Forestry Masters and Doctorates in Forestry Sciences at the University of Guantánamo and the University of Pinar del Río. At present, it uses this methodology as a tool for rapid evaluation of ecosystems for reforestation and reconstruction; as a restoration tool, it is part of some of the national projects developed in the institution. INAF works mainly with state institutions and small farmers.
Ecuador
REFA Red Ecuatoriana de Forestería Análoga
REFA, created in 2015, is a network of individuals, organizations and communities working together to promote the active restoration of stable ecosystems, such as biodiverse and successional natural forests, through maximizing the value of our plant heritage in order to live in harmony within the land community. We have 50 members, 10 demonstration sites, 7 community and private nurseries, and 300 plots of Analog Forestry practice. The mission of the Ecuadorian Network of Analog Forestry (REFA) is to disseminate the model of rural development based on the restoration of ecosystems with the techniques of Analog Forestry in Ecuador. The IAFN and REFA work hand in hand in their missions and nurture each other's projects and initiatives.
Francia
GUAYAPI
Guayapi Company founded in 1990, Guayapi’s vocation is the valorization of noble and traditional plants from their native land. It imports and distributes plants from wild harvests in the Amazon and Sri Lanka, in the form of food supplements, delicatessen and cosmetics.
Its 3 fundamental principles are the following:
• Organic
• Fair Trade
• Biodiversity
Contact: Claudie Ravel & Bastien Beaufort (info@guayapi.com)
Website: Guayapi
Facebook: Guayapi
Instagram: Guayapi
Twitter: Guayapi
Guatemala
Asociación para el Desarrollo Integral del Norte de Guatemala (ADINOR)
ADINOR is an organization that works for rural development in communities in northern Guatemala, managing funds to carry out projects related to the strengthening of Food Security and Sovereignty; Research and Characterization of Agricultural Crops; Strengthening of Productive Capacities; Study on Child Labor; and Diversification of Local Production, Family Economy, Natural Resource Management, and Environment; with the collaboration of international programs, universities, and national institutions. Since 2015, ADINOR has been concretizing some lines to contribute to community development such as diversification of livelihoods and inclusion of gender and age groups in productive activities, mainly focused on promoting the diversification of family gardens, cocoa production and processing, and implementing better practices for natural resource management. During the period of incidence in the communities, a series of opportunities with high cultural, socioeconomic, and environmental relevance have been identified, which can represent the path to improving the living conditions of families in the region, respecting the capacity of the resources they have.
REISA
The Network of Intercultural Schools for Food Sovereignty (REISA), founded in 2016, aims to create training spaces in ecological agriculture for young people and community leaders in rural and urban areas of Mesoamerica. REISA promotes knowledge and care of the territory as a basis for preserving biodiversity, strengthening food sovereignty, mitigating climate change and boosting local economies.
Mexico
Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agricolas y Pecuarias INIFAP
INIFAP is an institution of excellence in science and technology, with leadership and with national and international recognition for its capability to respond to demands in knowledge and technological innovations in the agricultural, livestock and forestry sectors.
Contact: Lucas Madrigal (ing_lucasm@hotmail.coming_lucasm@hotmail.com)
Grupo Autónomo para la Investigación Ambiental GAIA
Nepal
WEC
The Women Empowerment Centre (WEC) in Kirtipur, Nepal, founded in 2017, is dedicated to transforming the lives of marginalized women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals through economic empowerment, social inclusion, and ecological stewardship. In a community where economic disparity and gender-based discrimination limit opportunities, WEC provides crucial support through skill-building, leadership development, and advocacy, enabling participants to build sustainable livelihoods and challenge entrenched norms. At the heart of WEC’s efforts is the pioneering women-led Analog Forestry project, developed in partnership with the Tewa-Women’s Fund of Nepal and the International Analog Forestry Network (IAFN). This initiative combines ecological restoration with gender-just climate action by engaging women as leaders in restoring 1,000 square meters of degraded land in the Kathmandu Valley. Analog Forestry, is an approach that replicates natural forest systems, strengthens biodiversity, sequesters carbon, and builds resilience against climate change. By empowering women with ancestral knowledge and ecological skills, WEC’s Analog Forest transforms barren land into a thriving, sustainable ecosystem. The impact of this project is remarkable: within just one year, over 100 plant species, diverse fauna, and improved soil health have revitalized the land. Analog Forestry addresses climate change by enhancing carbon sequestration but also reinforces that women’s leadership in environmental management is transformative and replicable. By centering women’s voices and expertise, WEC’s work with Analog Forestry offers a replicable model for gender-just climate solutions worldwide. The WEC’s work reflects a holistic commitment to gender equity and climate resilience. Beyond ecosystem restoration, WEC fosters an inclusive society where women and marginalized communities lead in environmental stewardship and sustainable development. With the support of IAFN and Tewa, WEC’s Analog Forestry initiative has the power to inspire transformative climate solutions, amplifying the critical role of women’s leadership in a more just and sustainable world.
Netherlands
BothENDS
Both ENDS works towards a sustainable, fair and inclusive world together with environmental justice groups from the Global South. We gather and share information about policy and investments that have a direct impact on people and their livelihood, we engage in joint advocacy, we stimulate the dialogue between stakeholders and we promote and support sustainable local alternatives.
Both ENDS aims to massively upscale and mainstream transformative practices like Analog Forestry. Transformative practices are bottom-up, planet-friendly practices that use and govern the environment and its natural resources in a sustainable, just and inclusive way. We also promote Analog Forests as a gender just climate solution, an effective community-based response to urgent climate mitigation and adaptation action that centers women’s rights, and amplifies women’s leadership and resilience.
Web: www.bothends.org
Facebook: @BothENDS.org
Twitter: @both_ends
Instagram: @bothends_org Voedselbos Amsterdam
In 2014, MijnStadstuin was founded by Robin van Asperen. On what was then a barren 4-hectare meadow on the edge of Amsterdam, in the green Tuinen van West. In the years that followed, this place would be transformed into a flourishing hub for innovative urban agriculture and a place that would bring citizens and food closer together again. During the board meeting of the IAFN that was organised by Both ENDS at MijnStadstuin in the spring of 2015, the idea arose to create a demonstration forest near Amsterdam. Robin immediately started working on developing the concrete plans for Voedselbos Amsterdam. Marie-José van der Werff and Bastiaan Rooduijn, under the watchful eye of food forest pioneer Wouter van Eck, provided the first design and subsequent changes. In 2016, MijnStadstuin, together with Rich Forests (a project by Both ENDS), started shaping Voedselbos Amsterdam. A place that shows how a food forest works in practice and why this is an excellent and viable alternative to the existing agricultural system. A place where experiment and education are central and where we will literally reap the benefits in the long term. Since 2024 Voedselbos Amsterdam has officially partnered with De Sering, a young vegan restaurant that is aligned both ethically and in regards to our ambitions. We feel very honored that they show the full potential and story of what is being produced in the forest these days.
Paraguay
Fire Paraguay
FIRE Paraguay is an organization based in Asunción (Paraguay), founded in 2014, which promotes research, training and technical development initiatives in the field of restoration, conservation and sustainable use of ecosystems. It works with public and private institutions, professionals, students, farmers and lovers of the natural and cultural commons, putting into practice the different aspects of ecosystem restoration. In analogous forestry, FIRE Paraguay has been gaining knowledge and experience thanks to the link with RIFA since 2019 and more recently has established the first demonstration site in its Center for Research and Training in Ecological Restoration-CICRE. FIRE Paraguay is currently a member of the Trinational Network for the Restoration of the Atlantic Forest, the Network of Environmental Organizations of Paraguay, the RedBIOCULTURA and the Association of NGOs of Paraguay-POJOAJU.
Sitio web: www.fireparaguay.org.py Contacto: Amado Insfrán Ortiz (coordinacion@fireparaguay.org.py)"
Peru
Asociacion para la Resiliencia del Bosque frente a la Inter-Oceanica ARBIO
We are a Peruvian non-profit association founded in 2010. We manage and protect 916 hectares (2,264 acres) of Amazon forest in the Las Piedras River basin, Madre de Dios, Peru. The organization is led by women and its purpose is to implement conservation models that are economically viable and sustainable for forest users with the participation of civil society and the private sector. We work under 3 pillars 1) Conservation 2) Science and 3) Awareness.
In the forest we prioritize the study and defense of large Amazonian trees whose age is estimated between 100 to 1300 years, irreplaceable beings that are currently being over-exploited by the logging industry. Since 2013 we have been part of the RIFA, we have a pilot plot in Puerto Maldonado and our forest is a seed source for the creation of Analog Forestry plots, providing genetic material from primary forest.
Contact: Tatiana Espinosa (tatiana@arbioperu.org)
Camino Verde
Camino Verde is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and understanding biodiversity in the Peruvian Amazon, protecting indigenous rights, autonomy and wisdom, and spreading sustainable ways of life to encourage fair sustainable development. They were first introduced to Analog Forestry in 2014, and have incorporated the methodology into their tree planting and sustainable production work, as well as their Living Seed Bank Program.
Contact: Robin Van Loon (info@caminoverde.org)
Colectivo Ecológico Amazonía Regenerativa Perú (CEARE)
Spain
Fundacion Internacional para la Restauracion de Ecosistemas FIRE
The Foundation for Climate Research (FIC)
PermaMed
Our association Permacultura Mediterránea aims to disseminate the permaculture design process for people and landscapes in the Mediterranean climate, in an accessible and inspiring way, offering practical and adaptive tools. We offer a whole range of projects, demonstration sites, professional services, trainings and workshops, focusing on the regeneration of soil, forests, water cycle and bioregional communities, through workshops, activities and courses in Mallorca and Catalonia, as well as online seminars and consultancies for the individual, the family, the administration. We work in schools, we collaborate with other entities, and we weave networks wherever we are invited, always with life in the center.
Madre Sierra
Madre Sierra Products is a micro-project established in the Balearic Islands, Spain, which aims to promote traditional knowledge and the sustainable use of agro-forestry resources, through the commercialization of gourmet handicrafts produced by itself and other partner projects.
Its link with RIFA was born 10 years before the creation of the project, when its creator, Fleur, carried out a socio-environmental internship in a similar forestry garden in Sri Lanka. Since then, until the creation of the Madre Sierra Products project, the focus has been on promoting the sustainable use of forest resources, as allowed by the Analog Forestry design.
Fundacion Canarina
The Regenerative Project Finca Tamaide is developed by the Agroecology area of the Fundación Canarina, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote change in the Canary Islands towards a socioeconomic model that cares for biodiversity and people as part of it. The farm is a space of about 4,000 m² in the south of Tenerife, 550 meters above sea level, which was dedicated to potato monoculture with conventional methods for decades. The project aims to improve the conditions of the local living beings, including people. Therefore, we rely on Analog Forestry to regenerate the farm from an environmental point of view, but we also address the improvement of life from a social point of view, seeking to promote a transformation in people and their relationships with the environment, promoting resilience, food sovereignty, sustainability and fairer and more egalitarian relations within the community.
Sri Lanka
The Good Market
Togo
Les Compagnons Ruraux
Les Compagnons Ruraux serves as a core intellectual scientific organization, whose goal is to promote the conservation of biodiversity through traditional and modern methods.
The association seeks to work, through education, research and consultation, for the improved conservation and integration of biodiversity in local activities, in order to promote the sustainable development of communities.
Contact: Jules Adjima (julesadjima@yahoo.fr)
