Today we helped plant 80 trees ( Pterocarpus indicus, Millettia pinnata, Casuarina equisetifolia, Terminalia catappa), and 50 Lemongrass plants in the degraded soil of Ngaremlengui state. We also explored the Mesekelat Watershed, where we hiked through a forest, and visited a waterfall. We ended the day visiting another endemic tree of Palau, in the Mesekelat Conservation Area.
Below is a photo diary of today’s events!
Pictured is a Parkia tree, which is endemic to Palau, and one of the most rare species.Ann tells the group about how local people learned of the degrading water quality, and reached out to her for help.The soil in this area is mostly clay, which is very infertile for crops. The goal of today is to add trees that have roots that can hold water for a long period.Pictured are students working together to plant various tree species.Pictured is students planting Lemongrass to help fence the forest from soil erosion.In the Mesekelat Watershed, we stopped at a waterfall.Today’s bloggers enjoying the waterfall!This a map of Ngchesar state, and Stephanie is pointing to the Mesekelat Conservation AreaAnother endemic tree of Palau, Calophyllum pelewenese P.F. Stevens, found in the Mesekelat Conservation Area. The trunk of the tree is round enough for four people’s arms to reach each other.Students visiting the Mesekelat Conservation Area.
