Reforestation of Degraded Grasslands in Uruguay

What the project does.

Guanare is a reforestation project based in Uruguay’s Central-Eastern region, focused on turning degraded grasslands into vibrant forests. Beyond creating new forests, the project aims to boost local jobs, support rural communities, preserve biodiversity, and improve soil health.

The main goals for Guanare include capturing carbon, producing wood, and restoring the land, particularly in areas that were previously used for grazing. With good management, these forests can produce high-quality timber that lasts a long time while also absorbing substantial amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Covering 21,298 hectares, the Guanare project is expected to capture around 7 million tons of CO2 over time, a big step toward sustainable land use and carbon reduction.

Cerro Chato/ Valentines and Regis/ Garao Regions, Uruguay