Community Nursery and Seed Bank Project
Project Overview
The Community Nursery and Seed Bank Project is an ambitious initiative to restore and conserve native food, medicinal plants, and forestry species. Our vision is to create a community nursery capable of housing up to 150,000 seedlings of trees, medicinal plants, and food crops while also focusing on restoring biodiversity in sacred forest places.​
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Objectives
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Restoration and Conservation:
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Reintroduce Native and Traditional Species: Revive and conserve traditional agricultural practices (Chagra or Jajañ) by reintroducing native species.
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Biodiversity Restoration: Enhance the biodiversity of sacred forest areas through targeted reforestation and conservation efforts.
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Community Empowerment and Food Security:
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Community Seed Bank: Establish a comprehensive seed bank to ensure long-term food security and preserve traditional plant varieties.
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Database Creation: Develop a detailed database of native and traditional species to support conservation and agricultural practices.
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Economic Development:
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Income Generation: Generate income for the community by commercializing surplus products as organic goods and transforming medicinal plants into value-added products.
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Community Lab: Set up a community laboratory in the second year to process and market medicinal plant products.
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Community Nursery and Seed Bank Project
1700 Seedlings planted
Larger Nursury designed
Project Phases
Phase 1: Establishment (Months 1-3)
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Site Preparation:
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Select and prepare the site for the nursery and seed bank.
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Build infrastructure for seedling cultivation and storage.
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Seedling Production:
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Source and plant seeds of native trees, medicinal plants, and food crops.
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Develop protocols for seedling care and management.
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Community Engagement:
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Involve local communities in the planning and implementation of the project.
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Conduct training sessions on traditional agricultural practices and nursery management.​
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Phase 2: Expansion and Commercialization (Months 12-24)
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Community Laboratory Setup:
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Construct and equip a community lab for processing medicinal plants.
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Train local staff in lab operations and product development.
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Product Development:
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Transform excess organic products and medicinal plants into marketable goods.
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Develop a brand and marketing strategy for the products.
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Seed Bank Operations:
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Expand the seed bank’s capacity and ensure the preservation of a diverse range of species.
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Maintain and update the species database.​
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Phase 3: Long-Term Sustainability (Months 25-36)
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Ongoing Monitoring and Evaluation:
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Monitor the growth and health of seedlings and conservation areas.
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Evaluate the impact of the seed bank and community lab on local food security and economic development.
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Community Integration:
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Strengthen community involvement and support for ongoing project activities.
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Foster partnerships with local and regional organizations for continued success.
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Expansion Planning:
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Assess opportunities for scaling up the project or replicating its success in other regions.
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Explore additional funding sources and partnerships to support future growth.
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Expected Outcomes
Get Involved
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Support our efforts to restore and conserve native species, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable economic opportunities for local communities. We are raising $42,800 for this project. For more information or to view the entire project details, please email us at info@oioc.co.
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