Food Forest Collective
Colectivo Bosque de Alimentos
Food Forest Collective takes an innovative approach to carbon offsets. Most carbon offsets involve planting trees that are either not cared for and therefore do not survive, or they are cut down in 10-20 years. By partnering with neighbors that are interested in food security, and the financial gain of selling fruit, the Food Forest Collective ensures not only that trees thrive, but that we are in collaboration with neighboring communities in reforestation.
Here’s how it works:
🌱A Food Forest begins with a conversation.
FFC members meet with local community leaders to explore which fruit trees and edible plants the community most desires.
Together, they invite anyone interested in planting trees—whether for food, like lemon, jackfruit, or oranges,
for medicine, like tea tree…
or for processing and trade, like cacao.
Over shared food and drink, neighbors connect.
They talk about what has grown well—and what hasn’t.
Each person shares how many trees they’d like to plant, which species inspire them, and how they envision their land growing.
🌳 Then, we bring the trees.
Grafted fruit trees—selected for resilience, climate compatibility, and early harvest.
Grafted trees thrive faster, bear fruit sooner, and have stronger roots than seed-grown ones. Grafting trees is a way to give trees a better chance of survival without using harmful chemicals.
Before planting begins, FFC hosts a hands-on community workshop.
We share what we’ve learned about preparing the soil, protecting roots, dealing with things like leaf cutter ants, and supporting long-term tree health.
Participation in this workshop is required—because planting with knowledge increases the chances of success.
🌿 Then the planting begins.
Trees are placed into the soil with care, marking the beginning of something much bigger than an orchard.
The Food Forest is a living symbol of trust, resilience, and shared vision.
One year later, the collective gathers again.
We walk the land together.
We check in on the trees.
We listen. We celebrate. We grow.
Anyone who planted the year before is invited to join again—and to bring others who are ready to dig in.
Want to start a Food Forest Collective in your region?
Know 10 or more people who would love to plant and grow together?
