Fellowship Year:
2026
Degree:
MESc
Research Country:
Panama
Research Continent:
North America
Project Title:
Evaluating the establishment of agroforestry planting materials by nursery origin in the Azuero Peninsula of Panamá
Abstract:
This research project examines how the source of tree planting materials influences the success of agroforestry and forest restoration efforts in the Azuero Peninsula. The study compares planting materials from government nurseries, NGOs, local businesses and on-farm nurseries to evaluate outcomes such as farmer satisfaction, tree survival, species diversity and ecosystem services. By combining farmer interviews with ecological field data, the project aims to identify more effective planting material supply chains and inform restoration and agroforest