Pillar 03 · Reforestation
We treat land the way we treat financial access - as infrastructure
Reforestation is a permanent pillar, not a side initiative funded when convenient. The same communities we serve financially are often the ones most exposed to the economic consequences of deforestation. Current reforestation work is framed as evidence-based restoration, with public reporting only when supported by clear records and official reporting periods.
Why this belongs in a financial initiative
Haiti faces serious environmental challenges, including significant deforestation. Communities that depend on agriculture and natural resources feel that impact directly in their economic security. We see environmental health and financial health as connected, not as separate goals competing for attention.
How it works
Evidence-based workflow
Planting activity
Community-led environmental restoration begins with local planting activity and participation.
Evidence collection
Records may include location, species, quantity, participants, photographs, and other appropriate documentation.
Verification
Field evidence is reviewed before any program claim is treated as verified impact.
Monitoring and reporting
Long-term monitoring and public reporting help distinguish active restoration from one-time planting activity.
Core principles
Structure, not slogans
- Planting activity is only part of the story; evidence, verification, and monitoring matter just as much.
- The program builds on existing local agricultural knowledge instead of importing an outside model without adaptation.
- Public reporting remains tied to official evidence and reporting periods; no unverified totals are treated as current impact.
Current status
Design and pilot planning
As of this writing, the reforestation program remains in design and pilot planning. Verified totals, survival statistics, hectares, and other environmental totals are only reported when they are backed by official reporting periods and appropriate evidence.
Take action
Plant a tree
Learn how to choose a young tree, prepare the ground, plant it correctly, water it, protect it, and monitor it through establishment.
Learn how to plant a treeTrack our environmental progress
Once verified planting begins, results will appear on our impact dashboard.