Did you know the name of Guatemala actually means "land of trees" in Nahuatl language, the one spoken by the indians brought by the spanish conquistadores?In the 1500s, scientists estimate that 95% of the land was covered by forest, but today, less than 12% of the territory is still forest, and getting lower every year, and it is still the second largest "lung" in the Americas, just smaller than the Amazonia.
The slash and burn system used by peasants to grow basic grain, clean up to prepare grass lands for cattle, predation on precious woods and even wild fires are eating Guatemala's forests at a fast pace.
Nevertheless, efforts are being done to help get as many trees back in the mountains and forests as possible.
You can be part of this recovery job by contacting us, and not only help Guatemala honor it's name, but also help the Americas to breathe better!
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