Of the 70,000 trees, more than 30,000 will be planted within the Magdalena Natural Area in the department of Santa Ana, which provides drinking water for more than 10,000 people in the region. The 1,800-acre Magdalena forest is under threat from deforestation, forest fires and land clearing for agriculture. Additionally, community reforestation is taking place at the Miraglo de la Roca and the San Francisco Cooperatives. They will also train community members in forest fire prevention and control and will work on marking the boundaries of the La Magdalena protected area. One of the main goals of this project is treeplanting and maintenance.
Training is another major component of the program.
TWP needs funding for local trainers in agroforestry and soil conservation to help farmers produce food without using destructive agricultural practices. The project helps the people of El Coco, El Salvador to protect and restore their forest and protect their watershed. The forest provides water for 10,000 people who live in the area, including 5,000 people in the town of El Coco. Changing the slash and burn agricultural practices that have decimated the forests of El Salvador is not easy. By using these methods, however, farmers can produce more food for their families and for sale.