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Stories of Impact
A section of the Manchón Guamuchal mangrove forest after the fire.
The Challenge
In San Marcos, Guatemala, the community relies heavily on the fishing and tourism industries. Mangrove forests play a vital role in both, consisting of salt-resistant trees that are critical to preserving a healthy local ecosystem.
In 2019, wildfire destroyed the Manchón Guamuchal mangrove forest, affecting the livelihoods of people within the region.
Community members banding together in restoration efforts.
The Innovation
The Caterpillar Foundation, in collaboration with One Tree Planted and the Rainforest Alliance, restored 45 hectares of the forest by planting, nurturing and monitoring 90,000 mangrove trees.
A restored section of the Manchón Guamuchal mangrove forest.
The Impact
The restoration of the forest allowed community activities to resume — such as commercialized fishing, harvesting fruits and wood products, and tourism, including recreational fishing and bird-watching. The people of the region now have diversified means of providing for their families.
"The...backgrounds and cultures that drive this
truly global team enable us to challenge paradigms
and uncover new ways of thinking, acting and working."
2022 Caterpillar Diversity and Inclusion Report
