Upscaling innovative ‘planting-baskets’ to restore landscape diversity, enhancing climate-resilient livelihoods
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Innovation
VALUE £198,896
WHERE Belize
Summary
The Selva Maya biodiversity hotspot is being degraded by unsustainable agricultural practices exacerbated by increasing poverty and food insecurity among subsistence farmers. Adapting 'planting basket' ideas originally developed for backyard gardening, we will test and develop innovative planting combinations of nutritious native foodplants, spices and CITES-listed trees, that provide greater food security and possible livelihood benefits. Improving public understanding of these benefits of diverse native planting, and providing training and resources, will widen adoption of these restorative practices.
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