Exchanges of experiences in the village of Pueblo Nuevo - Tingo Maria

Published On: 30/08/20231.8 min read

In August 2023, our participants met in Mr Javier Magallanes’ parcel, in Pueblo Nuevo in the province of Leoncio Prado in the region of Huánuco – Perú. The event marked the first internal experience-sharing internship of the year and took place in the communal tree nursery. It brought together participants from various localities, including Pueblo Nuevo, Saipai , Arabe, José Carlos Mariategui, Anda and La Muyuna, who enthusiastically joined in.

How did activities take place ?

It aims to promote community work and provide knowledge on forest conservation through practices such as composting and rearing native stingless Amazonian bees. A total of 36 people (including 44% of women) participated, organized in three small workshops which facilitated learning during 20 minutes in each group. This activity was carried out for one day.

Workshop 1 : Ecological alternatives
Participants discovered how to create composts and make bio-repellents to combat leafcutter ants. Our participant, Mr Jeninson Verdi Zevallos, shared his experience in the construction of compost bins and the composting process. Moreover, our volunteer Guillaume introduced practical examples of bio-repellents, which aroused great interest among those present.
Workshop 2 : Community work
In this group, participants focused on the importance of community work and shared experiences in organization of community projects. Our participant, Mr Auslender Puente Salvado, highlighted the success of the production of agroforestry seedlings in this tree nursery. Participants shared challenges and solutions related to this activity, promoting a valuable exchange of ideas.
Workshop 3 : Pollinators
We review previously discussed concepts about pollinators. Then, Mr Juan Perez provided valuable advice on breeding Tetragonisca angustula, while our volunteer Merly emphasized the critical importance of pollinators in agriculture. Juan Perez also shared his extensive experience in breeding and marketing stingless native bees, highlighting the promising economic opportunities they offer to local communities.

Conclusion

This exchange strengthened community work and deepened knowledge about composting and native stingless Amazonian bees breeding. The 36 participants demonstrated their strong commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. We noted a particular interest in future workshops on bio-repellents production and native stingless bees breeding, which points to a promising path towards more environmentally friendly agriculture in Pueblo Nuevo. It contributes to the strengthening of our economic alternatives issue and it encourages the formulation of sustainable projects.

In August 2023, our participants met in Mr Javier Magallanes’ parcel, in Pueblo Nuevo in the province of Leoncio Prado in the region of Huánuco – Perú. The event marked the first internal experience-sharing internship of the year and took place in the communal tree nursery. It brought together participants from various localities, including Pueblo Nuevo, Saipai , Arabe, José Carlos Mariategui, Anda and La Muyuna, who enthusiastically joined in.

How did activities take place ?

It aims to promote community work and provide knowledge on forest conservation through practices such as composting and rearing native stingless Amazonian bees. A total of 36 people (including 44% of women) participated, organized in three small workshops which facilitated learning during 20 minutes in each group. This activity was carried out for one day.

Workshop 1 : Ecological alternatives
Participants discovered how to create composts and make bio-repellents to combat leafcutter ants. Our participant, Mr Jeninson Verdi Zevallos, shared his experience in the construction of compost bins and the composting process. Moreover, our volunteer Guillaume introduced practical examples of bio-repellents, which aroused great interest among those present.
Workshop 2 : Community work
In this group, participants focused on the importance of community work and shared experiences in organization of community projects. Our participant, Mr Auslender Puente Salvado, highlighted the success of the production of agroforestry seedlings in this tree nursery. Participants shared challenges and solutions related to this activity, promoting a valuable exchange of ideas.
Workshop 3 : Pollinators
We review previously discussed concepts about pollinators. Then, Mr Juan Perez provided valuable advice on breeding Tetragonisca angustula, while our volunteer Merly emphasized the critical importance of pollinators in agriculture. Juan Perez also shared his extensive experience in breeding and marketing stingless native bees, highlighting the promising economic opportunities they offer to local communities.

Conclusion

This exchange strengthened community work and deepened knowledge about composting and native stingless Amazonian bees breeding. The 36 participants demonstrated their strong commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. We noted a particular interest in future workshops on bio-repellents production and native stingless bees breeding, which points to a promising path towards more environmentally friendly agriculture in Pueblo Nuevo. It contributes to the strengthening of our economic alternatives issue and it encourages the formulation of sustainable projects.