New Roots in the Amazon

New Roots in the Amazon – Berenice Begins Her Search for Land, Partners, and Spaces for cultivation

Some people reach goals just by their attitude. Berenice is one of those. A biologist from her heart, she has recently become a permanent member of our team. From now on, she will be traveling regularly to the Ecuadorian Amazon in search of suitable land, strong local partners, and future sites for regenerative cultivation projects.

From Quito to the rainforest - with commitment and experience

Berenice lives in Quito, but her heart beats for the Amazon. Her path to us did not begin in the forest, but at a garbage collection campaign in Saarbrücken, where she spontaneously lent a hand. Since then, she has been part of our growing community – most recently, she accompanied our agroforestry pilot project and provided valuable input from her professional perspective.

With her expertise in biology, her grounded mindset, and her natural connection with people, she is perfect for this new role: bridging the gap between scientific planning, ecological realities, and social collaboration. These dimensions are crucial when working toward sustainable cultivation that benefits both the environment and local communities.

First trip, first steps: Puyo as a starting point

Berenice recently undertook her first research trip to Puyo – one of the most important access points to the Amazon region. There, she not only looked at potential areas for new projects, but also made initial contacts with local stakeholders.

Everything is still in process of change – but this is exactly the right moment to get started: listening, observing, building trust. Berenice will share more details and impressions with us soon.

Why this is so important

Our vision of ecological restoration does not rely on quick fixes, but on long-term relationships. This makes it all the more important to have people on the ground who not only coordinate, but understand – the land, the needs, the culture. Berenice is the key person here: she helps us to recognize opportunities, classify challenges and develop projects with real support.

What comes next

The trip to Puyo was the beginning. More regions, more talks and more plots of land will follow. With every encounter, not only does our project landscape grow – but also the trust on which we want to build it.

We are thrilled to have Berenice on this journey with us—and to see so many new opportunities for meaningful cultivation emerge through her efforts. Stay tuned: more updates from the Amazon are coming soon!