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THE GIFT OF TREES
 Haiti has suffered for decades from uncontrolled environmental degradation, which has resulted in severe rates of soil erosion, cyclone impact, tree cover loss, and species' stress. AMURT-Haiti has consistently followed a development strategy of environmental restoration in the area of Anse Rouge through community empowerment and education. This boy is a tree steward who regularly engages in volunteer tree planting and soil conservation days which AMURT organizes in the area. Since 2004 more than 280,000 tree seedlings have left the 8 community managed tree nurseries supported by the NGO, helping green 8 protected watersheds and hundreds of private yards.
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The following mid-term results relate to AMURT-Haiti's environmental initiatives for Anse Rouge:
* Establishment of 9 community tree nurseries, training approximately 180 tree stewards, and planting approximately 280,000 fruit and shade seedlings in watersheds and yards.
* Stabilization of approximately 6,500 sq. m. of ravines through terraces and dry masonry walls.
* Establishment of 35 model demonstration parcels along sustainable agriculture principles, and giving 45 training sessions to 12 communities.
* Establishment of a sustainable agriculture demonstration site in the village of Ti Place, conducting regular environmental education programs for 9 participating community schools.
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