Guatemala

In Guatemala, Seedlinks teams up with the Chica Mendes organization to explore reforestation as a path to environmental justice and cultural preservation. Here, indigenous communities lead efforts to restore forests while defending their land rights and traditional practices. John experiences how tree planting goes hand-in-hand with social empowerment and safeguarding biodiversity in threatened rainforests. Through community-run nurseries and forest education programs, Guatemala showcases reforestation as an act of resistance and resilience. This chapter highlights the inseparable bond between people, culture, and the land they fight to protect.