When we hand-harvest the Quinine-rich bark of the Cinchona tree in Ecuador, we work with the local communities to ensure both the preservation of the forests and of the indigenous Kichwa culture. We join Ishpingo, an organisation that's already active in the Amazon, to help put in place new ecological and sustainable habits. So far... 🌿 6 community nurseries (mingas) set up 🌿 15 000 trees planted in family orchards using agroforestry techniques 🌿 Operations monitored and maintained to ensure

2.5K views · 22 reactions | Cinchona Forest Reserve is part of the Mount Kitanglad Range Natural Park in Bukidnon province is an ASEAN Heritage Park . Cinchona is a tree. People use the bark to make medicine. #carlitzstories #carlitzkanies #Cinchona #kaatoan #Lantapan #Bukidnon #Philippines | Carlitz Stories | Facebook