Inga alley cropping is a sustainable alternative  to  slash and burn farming. The Inga are legumes that fix nitrogen and recycle phosphorus. Inga trees are planted in rows with spaces (alleys) between them. Once grown, the trees cut off light in the alleys which suppresses weeds. The farmer can then prune the trees. Larger branches make firewood or are turned into biochar, while smaller branches and leaves are left to rot on the ground to form a fertile mulch. Crops are then planted. After harvest the trees regrow and the cycle is repeated.

This system of agroforestry prevents deforestation, regenerates the soil, increases yield without the use of agrochemicals and sequesters carbon.

Rainforest Saver would like to expand and help more farmers and indigenous communities learn about the benefits of agroforestry.

In the Ecuadorean Amazon we are working with around 150 farmers and 12 indigenous communities. In Cameroon we are working with 250 communities.

The charity has been supporting farmers since 2007.

We primarily need help to fundraise and spread the word. We are looking for investors who would like to support Rainforest Savers mission to protect the forests and assist those who live there. Together we can make the world a better place.