We capture and store carbon by preserving, regenerating, and planting more than one million trees in Patagonia, Argentina. 

Almahué Forest is a NGO aiming at capturing and storing carbon by preserving, regenerating and planting trees.

Axel de Meeûs’ objective is to plant 1 million tree in the Almahué Valle by 2042. Our project in Patagonia aims at capturing and storing carbon through ecosystem conservation and restoration, and the planting of new trees. A project built on collaboration with the Argentinian National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA).

1. Protect and regenerate the Patagonian cypress

An endangered species

The Patagonian cypress (Austrocedrus chilensis) is a native conifer with a wide geographic distribution in northern Patagonia in Argentina and Chile, covering over 1200 km. It is valued for its landscape and environmental services, as well as its timber quality. The area has dozens of old cypress trees (+500 years old) and hundreds of young cypress trees (1-20 years old), which have been slowed down by animal attacks. The plan includes inventorying and protecting them for survival.

Collect seeds in the cypress Sanctuary

We have a 300 ha cypress Sanctuary with old and young cypresses, some burned in a forest fire over 100 years ago. This area will be preserved and protected. In March 2023, over 1 kg of mountain cypress seeds were collected. Planting with those seeds will begin in 2026.

2. Assist in the preservation and planting of native species

Patagonian native species are in danger

Ñire, Lenga, Araucaria, are essential in the Patagonian region as they contribute to the formation of forests, providing shelter and food for various flora and fauna species, and playing a crucial role in ecosystem conservation.

However, these three species are threatened due to deforestation and climate change.

Indiscriminate logging and the expansion of cattle ranching and agriculture have reduced their natural habitat, endangering their survival.

3. Plant of mixed forests, native introduced and resilient species.

Planting mixed forest with natives and introduced species allows to enrich the ecosystem, make it resilient, encounter water-scarce conditions and minimize fire risks

Indeed, we select species adapted to survive in water-scarce conditions, in line with our desire to optimize the use of water resources.

We will plant forests that are exclusively composed of diverse species!

4. Rewild more than 1000 Ha through capturing and distributing rainwater as well as protecting young species.

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