Forest Restoration

The planting of local sapling species in a circle, began the reforestation of a clear cut area on the research station land. In response to the loss of habitat in Costa Rica (due to clear cutting for export beef cattle over the last 30+ years), Ephraim Peniston chose to plant some local species of trees in order to aid the restoration process. The celebratory post planting ritual involved drumming and a ceremony. During this dedication, each person wrote a pledge of something they would do to make a difference in their environment, and they put that offering in the center compost area. The surrounding saplings (future trees) bore witness.

Smaller photos above show the clearing and preparation of the land (far left).
The drumming line at the beginning of the celebration of the replanted site (center photo).
The drumming festivities at the site (far right photo).