Thanks to the generosity of a man in the USA who bought them, we were able to pick up and deliver about 130 small trees to the community of Chaveneau. Most were little mango trees, but there were also moringa, cherry, key lime, avocado, and breadfruit. These trees will be handed out to the community TODAY (12/18) after church along with a piece of wire fence to keep animals from eating them until they are bigger and stronger. Each family will also receive some rice we purchased in pouches- fortified with lots of vitamins and minerals. The quantity will depend on the number of families at church. We bought 10 boxes (36 pouches per box) to distribute.
If you look at the photos you can see how many trees in Chaveneau are starting to push growth again. But, many were broken and severely damaged in the storm. These will not grow back properly and will be prone to disease, insects, and breaking again under the weight of fruits. So…. these little trees will be perfect. By the time they are big enough to produce fruit (about 1-2 years) the others will most likely be showing signs of stress and problems.
Thank you, DAVID for answering God’s call to help! What a blessing- photos to follow of the distribution.
If you look at the photos you can see how many trees in Chaveneau are starting to push growth again. But, many were broken and severely damaged in the storm. These will not grow back properly and will be prone to disease, insects, and breaking again under the weight of fruits. So…. these little trees will be perfect. By the time they are big enough to produce fruit (about 1-2 years) the others will most likely be showing signs of stress and problems.
Thank you, DAVID for answering God’s call to help! What a blessing- photos to follow of the distribution.
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| Here are some of the mango trees (with a few moringa in the background). |
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