Wednesday April 20th
(Impact Activity) - Reforestation
Project
First, let me start
by saying that this activity is NOT for those that are not physically
active. Likewise, if you don’t’ like to
get filthy dirty, you may want to try another activity. I found it very rewarding. We drove approximately 40 minutes to an area
that is now protected land, but also has local villagers surrounding the area. The activity involved planting over 350
mangrove saplings to protect the local environment from the destruction of
storms and hurricanes. Our area was a
dichotomy. We had this beautiful land,
with a sparking (but polluted) lagoon.
Gorgeous area, filled with trash.
The poorest of the poor live here and dirt floors and lack of plumbing
or filtered water is the norm. I felt
like we should be picking up trash and feeding families in lieu of planting the
trees.
I cannot say enough
about the Dominican people. They are
kind, friendly and enjoyed working in partnership with us.
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