Venezuela promotes national reforestation with more than 63,000 plant species

Published at: 09/10/2025 03:30 PM

As part of the World Congress in Defense of Mother Earth, a national reforestation campaign began with the planting of more than 63,000 fruit and forest trees as part of strategies to protect biological diversity and natural systems.

The varieties selected include coffee, mahogany, cashew, apamate, teak, bucaré, araguaney, cedar, samaná, cacao, mamón and caracolí, selected according to the unique characteristics of each region. The initiatives seek to restore affected areas, protect water sources, promote water infiltration and strengthen the soil against rain.

From the Waraira Repano National Park, Adolfo Paredes, spokesman for the Caracas Tree Mission, reported that 10 stations have been opened between the Camino de Los Españoles and Guarenas, with the objective of collecting more than 20,000 trees. “We reforest to revitalize natural spaces, lands and ensure the permanence of wild species,” he said.

In Amazonas, 5,000 trees are being planted in the Puerto Ayacucho landfill, with the support of public organizations and organized communities.

In Monagas, 1,500 trees are planned to be planted as part of environmental protection initiatives. Elier Aníbal, regional representative of the Tree Mission, noted that Mother Earth represents the essential support for the planet's balance and existence. “While some countries are making progress in deforestation, Venezuela is focusing on reforestation,” he said.

In Apure, three productive areas were created in the municipalities of Biruaca and Pedro Camejo, where 2,888 species will be planted in an area of approximately 17 hectares, according to Alba Ortiz, spokeswoman for the National Reforestation Company (CONARE).

In Zulia, Governor Luis Caldera announced the planting of 7,125 trees in areas such as the Ana María Campos Monumental Park and the Sierra de Perijá, as part of efforts to protect Mother Earth and life.

The initiative is part of Axes 2 and 3 of the Great Mother Earth Venezuela Mission (Sowing for Life and Territory for Life) and responds to the Sixth Transformation of the Homeland Plan, whose objective is to protect the environment and transmit a natural legacy to future generations.

Mazo News Team