In Ecuador’s Amazon, a 32-hectare farm called El Picaflor cultivates endangered native trees. Seeds are collected, germinated and replanted in degraded المناطق.

The Agriculture Ministry calls the site a living laboratory after decades of logging. Climate change and drought have disrupted natural seed cycles.

The government recognises such efforts, but organisers report no direct funding. Environmental groups warn that merging the environment and energy ministries could affect future priorities.

Community seed banks like this are working to strengthen forest recovery.

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