Ya'axché Conservation Trust

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Ya'axché Conservation Trust company profile

Ya’axché Conservation Trust is a nonprofit organization that safeguards forests and wildlife while supporting communities that depend on them. The organization manages protected areas, conducts ranger patrols, and monitors biodiversity to guide conservation decisions. It delivers training in agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable enterprises, helping farmers adopt practices that restore soils and reduce deforestation. A native tree nursery and restoration projects supply seedlings and technical guidance for reforestation and riparian recovery. Environmental education and youth outreach build stewardship through school programs and community activities. Research publications, spatial mapping, and management plans inform land-use planning and strengthen collaboration with community leaders and conservation partners.