The Civic Reforestation Day took place on a plot of land, where upon arrival we were educated about the importance of trees, which function not only as oxygen producers but also as a barrier preventing landslides. There, we could see the community's involvement in these issues that affect everyone, and we also understood the importance of acting and taking initiative, driven by the desire to truly see a change in our spaces.
Reforestation and teamwork
As we began working on reforestation, we received help from community members, including children, who actively wanted to get involved and be part of the process. Organization was key to achieving our goal of planting 200 trees. While some focused on digging holes, others organized the distribution of trees across the land, so throughout the process, there was no shortage of people willing to collaborate, which allowed us to efficiently achieve our objective.
This opportunity also allowed us to learn more about the reforestation process, following practical advice given by local people about tree care and maintenance. Undoubtedly, it was a great lesson about how the combined efforts of people with different aptitudes can make a big difference.
Finally, we left the place with the certainty that not only were 200 trees planted in that space, but it also marked the beginning of a change of initiative in each of the participants, as well as an example of cooperation and teamwork.
By Sofía Pérez, member of the MCN
