Chocaya and Chacapaya – Highland Agroforestry & Community Resilience Hub in Bolivia
- Climate Zones
- Highland semi-arid.
- Regenerative Focus
- Ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation.
About this land node
Chocaya and Chacapaya regenerate high-altitude ecosystems through agroforestry, soil restoration, and community engagement, improving food security and biodiversity across Bolivian highlands.
Overview
- Project Vision
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Regenerate highland ecosystems and strengthen community resilience.
- Project Purpose
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Restore Andean highland ecosystems and support Quechua communities through agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable livelihoods.
- Project Title
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Chocaya and Chacapaya
- Political Location
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Potosí Department, Bolivia
Ecology & biodiversity
- Biodiversity context
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Adjacent to Sajama National Park and Andean biodiversity corridor.
- Ecological corridors
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Links Sajama to Eduardo Avaroa Reserve.
- Natural boundaries
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In Pilcomayo River watershed and Andean altiplano.
- Ecosystem unity
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Highland semi-arid ecosystem connecting mountains, valleys, and puna grasslands for llamas, vicuñas, and condors.
Climate & water
- Climate Zones
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Highland semi-arid.
- Rainfall patterns
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Rainy Nov–Mar (~50 mm/month); dry Apr–Oct.
- Average Rainfall
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400–600 mm/year
- Temperature Extremes
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-5°C to 20°C
- Average Temperature
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8°C average
- Watershed
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Pilcomayo River watershed draining to Paraguay River.
- Nearby water bodies
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≈20 km to Pilcomayo River; ≈100 km to Lake Poopó
Land & terrain
- Elevation & slope
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3,500–4,000 m; steep slopes.
- Landforms
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Rugged mountains and high plains.
- Soil Types
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Sandy-loam soils low in nutrients; improved through composting and agroforestry.
- Soil health
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Low organic matter, improving via tree planting.
- Erosion risk
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High erosion risk; mitigated by terraces and tree lines.
- Renewable resource potential
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Solar energy, water harvesting, biomass.
People & history
- Land Acknowledgements
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Honours Quechua heritage and knowledge.
- Recent land history
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Overgrazed slopes now regenerating.
Regenerative practice
- Regenerative Focus
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Ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation.
- Regenerative Methodologies
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Agroforestry, water harvesting, community-led conservation.
- Environmental objectives
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Increase tree cover, improve soil fertility, boost biodiversity.
- Community objectives
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Provide food security, capacity building, and economic opportunities.
- Community engagement
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Workshops, eco‑tours, community training.
- Economic Model
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Donations, eco‑tourism, agricultural sales.
Impact
- Expressed Impact
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Converted 200 ha to agroforestry, increased biodiversity by 10%, trained 150+ farmers.
- Key impact metrics
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Ha under agroforestry, biodiversity uplift, farmers trained.
Visiting & links
- Nearest urban centres
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≈50 km from Potosí.
- Website
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https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/chocaya-and-chacapaya-bolivia/
- Social media
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https://www.instagram.com/ecorestorationcommunities
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