Reserve Journal

Technology allows us to see the invisible. Today's drone flight reveals the sacred geometry of our three agroforestry patterns integrating into the landscape. At ground level, the native 'hojero' corn milpa stands vigorous, proving that food production and forest regeneration can coexist in perfect harmony.

Before the king (cacao) arrives, we prepare his palace. Today we selected and prepared the shoots ("mamones") of the native 'Chufle' plantain. This species is crucial: it will grow fast to provide the provisional shade that young cacao trees need in their first years, protecting them from direct sun while the forest canopy recovers.

Precision is key. We began opening the planting holes using mechanized augers. This not only optimizes our team's time and physical effort but guarantees the perfect depth and width for the root development of future timber and fruit trees. Each hole is a promise of life.

On the bare ground, we begin to draw. Our team is squaring and aligning with topographical rigor the lines where the agroforestry pattern will be established. This field design phase is critical: it defines density, light entry, and future management efficiency. Here, order is born within diversity.

The heart of the project begins to beat. Today we completed the installation of the automated micro-sprinkler irrigation system in the Mother Nursery. This technology allows us to control humidity with millimeter precision, ensuring a germination rate superior to 95% for our cacao seedlings and native species.