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HOW AMEA CARRY OUT REFORESTATION priorities and preferences to select native
AND AFFORESTATION PLANS tree species for reforestation.
To reforest a piece of land spoilt by
indiscriminate felling, fires or deforested by Select plant species
climate change, it is necessary to prepare AMEA Power ensure always to plant local
a proper plan. Reforestation needs to be native species, and depending on the case
sustainable, in other words, it is not just a might also include fast-growing species that
question of planting trees. Let’s take a look are compatible with the soil and climate.
at some of aspects to be considered. It is important to have good quality forest
germplasm, and ideally the nursery of origin
Site study should be no more than 100 kilometres
As a first step, AMEA Power analyses away. The manner and time at which the
the lands and the conditions of the area trees are transported is also important to
surrounding its projects: from the soil — avoid the heat of the sun and strong wind.
depth, texture, fertility to the climate — dry
or wet season (there must be moisture) and Choose a planting method
the type of local fauna and flora that live in First prepare the soil, it’s important to select
the ecosystem. It’s important to map the the right tools and opt for the least invasive
local livestock activities, in order to reduce technique. Tree height and coverage of each
any negative aspects since reforestation / new plant must be considered so that they do
afforestation, if not properly studied, might not interfere with each other. The plantation
inhibit from entering certain sites. This does not end with the forest germplasm, but
impact can be reduced by allowing the must also include a follow-up plan.
graziers to graze in some other lands and
organising the paths that they can take. Establish a protection and monitoring plan WHAT AMEA POWER IS DOING
Hydrology and erosion are among the issues The follow-up plan must specify how to AMEA Power is evolving from an avoided
that must be included in the site study. protect the reforested area from threats of deforestation strategy to a more proactive
disease, infestation, fire and illegal logging, approach that incorporates forest restoration
Stakeholder Engagement among others. Maintenance and assessment and conservation within and across its
An important section of the plan is obviously are essential to secure the reforestation. projects. While avoiding deforestation
the stakeholder engagement. AMEA Power remains a critical priority, AMEA Power is
identify the stakeholders with a stake in KEY PRINCIPLES focusing on conservation and restoration
the provisioning, regulating and cultural On implementing its reforestation and efforts linked to an “offsetting†approach.
ecosystem services of forests, to distinguish afforestation programmes, AMEA Power The company works with Project
their characteristics, and to examine their follow some key principles: Stakeholders to grow trees in the project’s
relationships towards each other on different ✔ Recognize that the benefits of immediate vicinity or in nearby landscapes
levels. This also includes engagement with through agroforestry initiatives or forest
local communities, taking into account their conservation and restoration go far restoration projects.
beyond environmental outcomes and are
both business critical and urgent AMEA Power has currently spent over
✔ Always develop and implement projects 250,000 USD on reforestation and
in partnership, working with diverse afforestation programmes, planting over
stakeholder groups including NGOs, 10,000 trees across its projects in Burkina
universities, governments and local Faso and Togo. These trees will provide vital
communities ecosystem services, including shade and
✔ Build and maintain collaborative improved soil health, while supporting AMEA
relationships with local communities Power to build resilience to key risks of its
beyond the obligations linked to any operations, as well as to support the local
compensation process community livelihood, and contribute to the
✔ Stay focused on results in terms of climate change mitigation.
climate, nature and social benefits, not on
activities completed
✔ Invest in monitoring methods and tools
to protect forests from illegal logging and
improve the effectiveness of conservation
activities.
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