At Forest Defense, our expertise lies in ecological restoration with native species, combining science, innovation, and community engagement to regenerate some of the most threatened ecosystems in Latin America.
Our flagship initiative, the ARR Rewilding Hub in the Gran Chaco of Argentina, locally known as “Los Dálmatas”, is currently the largest native-species reforestation project in the region.
Located in the heart of the Semi-arid Chaco, the project aims to transform degraded former agricultural and livestock lands into functional, biodiverse, and climate-resilient forests.

Our methodology is built on three core pillars:

• Applied Science: We design and implement plantation plans tailored to local soil and climate conditions, using native Chaco forest species to ensure ecological balance and long-term sustainability.
• Local Participation: We work alongside local communities, agricultural schools, universities, ngo’s and regional stakeholders to promote knowledge, employment, and territorial belonging, ensuring that every restoration action also generates a positive social impact.
• Integrated Sustainability: Our plantations are non-timber. We incorporate practices such as the use of bio-stimulants and hydrogels, continuous monitoring, and adaptive landscape management to ensure the ecological permanence of restored forests for over 40 years.
  
  

We are part of the territory. Every project we implement is ecologically sound, culturally relevant, and economically viable. By prioritizing native species and strengthening the link between science and local communities, we create living, resilient landscapes capable of sustaining biodiversity, improving soils, regulating water, and contributing to climate change mitigation.