Forestry
Brigades
What are the Forestry Brigades?
How the Brigades work
Prevent Forest Fires
- They are alert to any sign of fire.
- They rely on indications of a fire emergency, the first line of defense.
- They disseminate information in the community on how to prevent fires.
2. Participate in organic pruning campaigns
- They prune dry or harmful branches to protect the trees.
- These prunings help make forests healthier and safer.
3. Reforestation with native trees
- Plant species such as queñua, molle, chachacomo, etc.
- These species help conserve water and restore ecosystems.
3. Educate and raise awareness in the community
- They participate in parades, marches and workshops.
- They promote environmental culture and care for nature.
- Attend training sessions
4. Monitor and report
- They keep a record of their activities (photos, reports, videos).
- They report on the progress and problems they detect in their community.
Our Brigades
Ollantaytambo
Name of Brigade
1. Pilcobamba
2. Socma
3. Rayan
4. Markhuray
5. Pachar
6. Piscacucho
7. Huayroncoyopampa
8. Cacchicccata
9. Ttiopunku
10. Ollanta
11. Rumira Sondormayo
12. Rumira
13. Palomar
14. Pallata
15. Tastayoq
16. Pampampacahuana
17. Tancac
18. Olmiron
19. Patacancha
20. Huilloq
21. Qelqanqa
22. Yanamayo
23. Rukha – Huilloq
24. Phiry
25. Charcohuaylla
26. ACP Verónica
27. Puente Inca
28. Chokana
Cusco
Name of Brigade
1. CC Pucro
2. CC Huillcapata
3. Mandorani
4. Fortaleza Saqsayhuaman
5. Huayllarcocha
6. Yuncaypata
Otro
Name of Brigade
1. Huayopata
2. *
3. *
4. Markhuray
5. Pachar
6. Piscacucho
7. Huayroncoyopampa
8. Cacchicccata
9. Ttiopunku
10. Ollanta
11. Rumira Sondormayo
12. Rumira
13. Palomar
14. Pallata
15. Tastayoq
16. Pampampacahuana
17. Tancac
18. Olmiron
19. Patacancha
20. Huilloq
21. Qelqanqa
22. Yanamayo
23. Rukha – Huilloq
24. Phiry
25. Charcohuaylla
26. ACP Verónica
27. Puente Inca
28. Chokana
Do you want to register your brigade?
We open registration for the forestry brigade program in March of each year. Follow our social media channels for the exact opening and closing dates.
Do you want to start a brigade or have a group of 10 volunteers willing to sign up? Here's the form to register your community brigade for the program.Natural Regeneration
Selection
Select the main branches of the tree and, for each branch, select a number of the tallest and straightest stems to become trees.
Pruning and Management
Remove unwanted stems and lateral branches. Manage any threats to remaining branches from livestock, fire, and competing vegetation or weeds.
Maintenance
Remove emerging lower stems and prune lateral branches from time to time.
BENEFICIOS PRINCIPALES
4. It makes trees grow faster, allowing native forests to form in less time.
Testimonials
Rosa Quispe Huamán
Leader of Pilcobamba Brigade
“In previous years, we had fires in our community, and we didn't know how to deal with them. Thanks to Valle Sagrado Verde's training, we can now respond quickly and know what to do to protect our trees. Regenerative pruning also taught me that the forest can recover with our own hands. I feel happy to contribute to nature and to the community work we do together.”
Flor Reyes Nuñez
Líder brigada Palomar
“Desde hace años atrás en nuestra comunidad de Palomar no tenemos ningún incendio provocado gracias a la buena organización de nuestra comunidad y a las capacitaciones de Valle Sagrado Verde, y hoyen día seguimos manteniendo firme nuestro compromiso de cuidar nuestra naturaleza.”
Albino Ttito Solis
Líder brigada Pachar
“Nunca imaginé que podar árboles podría ser una forma desalvar el bosque. Ahora entiendo que es una manera defortalecer los árboles nativos y prevenir incendios. Además,el trabajo en comunidad nos ha unido más. Me siento orgulloso de haber contribuido a la recuperación de nuestros bosques.Nosotros como brigada nos sentimos orgullosos de contribuir en las reforestaciones y podas, ya que por los anteriores incendios que hubo años atrás debemos hacer algo y para recuperar esa área perdida que mejor manera que reforestando y realizando las podas ecológicas.”
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