Over 294,000 hectares were affected nationwide in Honduras during the 2024 fire season. This includes critical areas in the Olancho and Francisco Morazan departments, where Eden operates.
Building on our three seasons of active wildfire management, during which we have successfully protected thousands of hectares of forests and newly planted lands, we are looking ahead to further grow our impact.
We aim to expand fire prevention work to cover the entire Cinturón Verde Landscape, 90,000+ hectares of forests, grazing land, and agricultural areas that encompass Tegucigalpa’s three main water catchments. To achieve this, we plan to:
• Protect 11,000+ hectares of land and the ecosystems it supports.
• Maintain and expand fire break work to safeguard critical wildlife habitats and watersheds.
• Hire additional local staff for enhanced overnight surveillance.
• Purchase and replace new fire protection equipment and uniforms.
• Launch an awareness campaign on forest fire prevention targeted at local communities and farmers.
To accomplish these goals and more, we aim to raise $1.2 million in 2025. This funding will be instrumental in ensuring the long-term protection of Honduras' forests and watersheds. Read more on our goals and impact here: https://lnkd.in/eDRAdutG
Together, we can create a lasting impact for both people+planet. We invite you to join us in these efforts, helping to safeguard the future of Honduras' vital natural resources.
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