A Tree for the World –
Forest Restoration in Vichada with Groasis Technology
The project “A Tree for the World – Vichada Forests” seeks to restore degraded areas of the Vichada department (Colombia) by planting native trees and agroforestry systems using Groasis Technology (Waterboxx® and Growboxx®).
This technology allows trees and crops to be established in dry and eroded soils, using up to 90% less water than traditional methods and achieving survival rates close to 90%, even without permanent irrigation.
The Problem
Global context
Approximately 75% of the Earth's land surface has been severely altered by human activities; around 100 million hectares of tree cover are lost each year. Droughts are becoming more frequent, and it is expected that around 75% of the world's population will face water scarcity by 2050.
The Problem
Local context (Vichada / Altillanura)
The Colombian high plains and Vichada region exhibit extensive degraded areas, compacted soils, low water retention, and prolonged dry seasons. Pressure on native forests, fires, and the expansion of the agricultural frontier have reduced forest cover and biodiversity. At the same time, it is a region with enormous potential for ecological restoration projects, agroforestry, carbon sequestration, and social development.
Groasis Technology
The Groasis Waterboxx® plant cocoon is a device that:
• Captures rainwater and condensation in a circular container. • Slowly releases water to the plant in small doses over extended periods.
• Maintains humidity and temperature around the roots, reduces evaporation, suppresses weeds, and protects against rodents.
• Allows planting near the surface, keeping the soil's capillary system intact and enabling roots to grow several meters deep to find water and nutrients.
Technical proposal of the project
Restoring forests and agroforestry systems on degraded lands in Vichada, prioritizing areas with low tree cover, compacted soils, and a risk of desertification.
• Use combinations of: • Native trees and trees of high ecological value (biological corridors, wildlife connectivity).
• Agroforestry species (e.g., timber, fruit, or multipurpose, depending on the design).
• Protect existing natural regeneration, complemented by assisted planting.
• Use Waterboxx® and/or Growboxx® to ensure survival without installing costly irrigation systems.
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Environmental objective:
Restore [X] hectares of forest and agroforestry systems in Vichada.
• Plant and establish [N] native and agroforestry trees with survival rates > 80–90%.
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Social objective:
Generate local employment in nursery, planting, maintenance and monitoring.
• Involve communities, schools and local organizations in environmental education activities.
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Climate goal:
Capturing and storing CO₂ through biomass and soils, laying the foundations for future carbon credit and biodiversity programs.
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Global community goal:
Create a network of individual donors, companies, and allies who can "sponsor trees" and track the forest's growth through the web, reports, and audiovisual content.
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Each donation funds:
A specific number of trees planted using Groasis technology (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 50 trees, etc.).
• Local labor (soil preparation, planting, initial maintenance).
• Monitoring, survival and growth reports.
• Impact communication (photos, maps, field stories).
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Benefits for donors:
Digital certificate of “tree/forest adoption”.
• Access to impact dashboard (number of trees, estimated CO₂ captured, location map).
