The Carob

(Prosopis pallida)

Volunteer Jesse Todd, next to the carob tree he planted.

The carob is a multipurpose tree, called "King of the Desert" for the various direct and indirect benefits it provides. It is an excellent species for control dunes and counter desertification, mainly for its drought resistance. He is a pioneer in the recovery of soil fertility, for its direct influence on the reduction of erosion, and soil degradation, as well as for their ability to fixation of nitrogen from the air and the addition of organic matter. Moreover its roots protect groundwater. Besides its used for human consumption. carob fruit, shampoos, wine, chicha, flour for bakery, candies, flavors, and carob porridge is obtained, the pods are used for the preparation of coffee, naturopathic medicine etc. It contains high rates of sugars, proteins, minerals, and vitamin B complex fibers. Furthermore its used for human consumption. The Carob fruit is used for shampoos, wine, chicha, flour for bakery, candies, flavors, and carob porridge. The pods are used for the preparation of coffee, and naturopathic medicine etc. They contain high rates of sugars, proteins, minerals, vitamin B complexes and fiber. Its fruit has a high nutritional quality. It contains an average of 9 to 14% protein, 50% nitrogen-free extract, 20% fiber, 3% ash and good content of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. The foliage or "fist" from the process of defoliation, is an excellent forage for sheep and small animals.

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REFORESTATION in
historic sanctuary Pomac forest, Lambayeque-PER
The Peruvian Cortarrama (Phytotoma raimondii) represents the forest of Pomac

Forests are ecosystems, rich in renewable natural resources that can provide a wide range of economic social and environmental benefits. Therefore it is necessary to ensure their conservation.

About us

The ECO Center is an organization that is responsible for the identification and execution of public and private projects, under the innovative approaches to the economic, environmental and social development. We implement programs of corporate social responsibility in local and national institutions through strategic alliances. Besides we promote capacity building through national events with international reach.

The flowers are an excellent resource for the production of honey, jelly, pollen and wax. Also in agroforestry is used as windbreaks, as farm fences and to provide shade for livestock.

Areas of action
The Eco center implements projects in the areas of environment, renewable energy, economic productive development, healthy rural housing, rural community tourism business and social responsibility. The strategy work is done on the basis of farmers, developers and community participation.

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The reforestation
Reforestation is a silviculture activity, intended to repopulate areas that have been deforested. Of 5,887 hectares that make up the historic sanctuary Pomac forest, have been preyed upon by traffickers, invaders and loggers 2000 hectares of land, of which 800 hectares belong to archaeological remains and 1,200 hectares of degraded forests, plundered. From 2010 have been carried out reforestation to replenish the forest Pomac with community participation.

Programm of the environmental volunteers

The Siembra Vida program is executed by the ECO Center, as part of the activities of "Reforestation of degraded areas of the Sanctuary Historical Pomac Forest" project funded by the Fund for the Americas, which aims to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and preservation of the Equatorial Dry Forest of Pomac reforesting 700 hectares degraded. Program participants have the experience to reforest, meet the enterprises which are working with the ECO Center and the tourist attractions of the SHBP, as well as share good times with communities in the buffer zone of the forest of Pomac.
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Programa de Reforestacin

Sowing

05 days

01 month

08 meses

21 month

Benefits of the reforestation

I feel very thankful and happy to have met the majestic sanctuary historical Pomac Forest and projects Centro ECO being done as The Ecolodge at Huaca de Piedra, Beekeeping in Cruz Verde, Native Crafts in Cotton in Pomac 3, the Healthy Homes and Hair Sheep breeding is truly remarkable the work I've been able to see and share. (Patricia Butterfield, Dean of the School of Nursing, Washington State University)
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- Protection and conservation of ecosystems - Maintenance of forest biodiversity - Sustainable use of forest products for productive activities such as beekeeping, carobproduction, breeding sheep and small animals - Improvement in air quality - Dampens the harmful effects of climate change - Protection and improvement of the soil from erosion - Increases fertility and soil quality, as well as the fixed nitrogen - Hydrologic cycle regulator - Landscape conservation - Improves conditions and increases the attractiveness to develop rural tourism

There is a difference between living in the world and be part of it. Through this great experencia you don't only watch but you become part of it, beneficing not only yourself, but also to whole world. (Philip W. Moses, Volunteer Peace Corp USA)
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It's amazing what you can do in a single day of work in reforestation in Pomac, and there will be great benefits not only for us but also for our future generations. (Rob Kamps, Volunteer from Holland)
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Programa Siembra Vida http://centroeco.wix.com/programa-siembravida