About Proyecto La Colorada
The History and how it Started
In 2016, a piece of land was acquired that had previously been used as a farm. The farming practices employed on the land were not sustainable, resulting in the degradation of the surrounding jungle from a rich and diverse ecosystem to an exhausted and unusable landscape. The new owners, a Belgian-Peruvian family, recognized the need for change and sought to address the issues that had led to this situation.
The use of the slash and burn technique for clearing the land, as well as monoculture farming, had resulted in the literal death of the soil, forcing locals to migrate to urban areas for work. Sadly, local governments tend to favor large companies with high-profit margins that rely on monoculture farming practices, making it difficult for small-scale, nature-friendly projects to get the support they need. Education in these areas also remains a challenge.
Despite these obstacles, the Soria Sanchez family remains committed to sustainable land management practices. With the proper certification, they are now able to work the land in a project-based manner, laying the groundwork for a better future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to restore degraded land to a more natural and healthy state, in collaboration with the local community.
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Our focus areas include:
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Creating local employment
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Establishing local and high-quality education
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Raising awareness of sustainable land and forestry techniques
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Preservation and maintenance of primary forests
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Engaging volunteers, including domestic and international students, in scientific, social, and economic research
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Preserving local knowledge
Our Vision
The forests must return to a more original state of being. Monoculture has a negative impact on preserving diversity. Examples must be set for younger generations (and all generations) to veer off the paved path. We must all work together and consume more consciously (live more consciously). We must urge producers, consumers, and especially governments to approach this mindset globally. A positive change in this triangle begins with small initiatives. Quality education brings decisive changes that are strengthened by a North-South connection.
