Julio W. Esteban Antonio

An agricultural technician, specialised in coffee cultivation, Julio worked for 5 years in a coffee producing co-operative where he worked with growers seeking to achieve organic certification. Here he implemented integrated coffee plot management techniques and trained the local producers.

Julio has already been working for 7 years with NGOs on reforestation projects in Pichanaki, his hometown. He was responsible for two years for the supervision and care of the trees planted as part of the AVSF NGO project. He then moved on to full co-ordination of the reforestation work through developing mobile nurseries across multiple villages.

He is a member of Envol Vert since the beginning, in 2016, of the project “Agroforestry and reclamation of degraded land in coffee producing areas” were Julio was a driving force and helped implement the project’s philosophy.

A fieldwork enthusiast he attaches great importance to the daily exchanges with the farmers and running exciting, participative workshops.

Each day he builds a strong partnership with the volunteers who accompany him in the field and ensures this experience sharing reaps rewards.

Since August 2018 Julio is fully responsible for running this agroforestry project. He continues to be aided by our volunteers in the field and supported by the project coordinators.