{"title": "Ginakev Farms", "logoImg": "bafkreicrzq7tdvhehcujlfqobh3wlr2zox6vd3qe2gwju5xwzre34pdlgy", "website": "https://x.com/GinakevFarms", "bannerImg": "bafkreigyzrf6fajhh7ggvopehbe6rvf3xgbcbwjwboaos7eocuksupyujm", "createdAt": 1742195114426, "credentials": {}, "description": "# **GINAKEV FARMS:** A Regenerative Agroforestry Hub for Climate & Ecosystem Restoration\n\n📍 Location: Amalla Community, Obollo, Udenu LGA, Enugu State, Nigeria \n➤ Focus Areas: Reforestation, Land Restoration, Sustainable Agroforestry, Community Empowerment, Web3 & ReFi Innovation\n\n#  🌍 CULTIVATING A REGENERATIVE FUTURE:\n\n- At Ginakev Farms, we are committed to restoring ecosystems, increasing tree cover, and fostering economic opportunities through sustainable agroforestry. Rooted in Amalla Community, Obollo, Nigeria, our mission blends traditional land stewardship with cutting-edge Web3 solutions to ensure verifiable climate action.\n\n- Since 2023, we have actively contributed to land conservation, cashew tree cultivation, and community-driven afforestation. Our efforts have inspired local farmers to integrate cashew trees into their ancestral lands, enhancing biodiversity, improving soil health, and generating financial stability.\n\n- Now, we are scaling our impact with a bold vision: planting 5,000 palm trees as part of a long-term climate restoration initiative. This effort aims to create a thriving agroforestry ecosystem that not only absorbs carbon but also generates sustainable income for the local community.\n\n# WHY THIS MATTERS\n\nThe importance of reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity conservation cannot be overstated. The reality of climate change, land degradation, and deforestation is hitting Africa hard. While the land in Amalla is already fertile and productive, increasing tree cover and integrating agroforestry will bring even greater benefits:\n\n- 🌿 Carbon Sequestration: Large-scale tree planting to absorb CO₂. \n- 🌿 Soil Health Improvement: Agroforestry reduces erosion and enhances fertility. \n- 🌿 Biodiversity Boost: New tree cover creates habitats for pollinators and wildlife. \n- 🌿 Sustainable Livelihoods: Farmers benefit from long-term economic stability.\n-  🌿 Web3 Innovation: Utilizes Web3 solutions to ensure transparent & verifiable climate impact.\n\n# PAST IMPACT | 2023 – 2024\n\n1. Land Acquisition & Conservation\n\n- 🌱 Total Land Acquired: 100 plots (≈11.48 acres / ≈4.65 hectares) dedicated to afforestation, conservation, and regenerative farming. \n- Cashew Tree Conservation: 5 plots (≈0.57 acres / 0.23 hectares) were purchased with existing mature cashew trees, which we have actively maintained and protected from deforestation.\n- 🌱 New Cashew Plantation: 15 plots (≈1.72 acres / 0.70 hectares) were cultivated with an estimated 82 cashew trees, contributing to reforestation and sustainable land use.\n\n📌 We've got the Land ownership documents, land survey & other legal documentations and reports.\n\n2. Community Engagement & Agroforestry Awareness\n\n- 🌱 Encouraged local farmers to integrate cashew trees into their farmlands and homes. \n- 🌱 Increased tree cover in Amalla Community, improving microclimates. \n- 🌱 Created new revenue opportunities for smallholder farmers through sustainable agroforestry.\n\n📌 We have received Farmer testimonials, and have Videos of most of their cashew plantations.\n\nCURRENT & FUTURE VISION | 2024 – Beyond\n\n3. Large-Scale Palm Tree Reforestation\n\n- 🌱 Goal: Establish a structured palm tree plantation on the remaining 80 plots (≈9.18 acres / 3.72 hectares) with an estimated 643 palm trees. \n- 🌱 Why Palm Trees? High carbon sequestration capacity, economic value, and soil restoration benefits.\n\n📌 We've done Feasibility studies, and made inquiries on land preparation.\n\n4. Land Clearing & Justifiable Tree Felling\n\n- 🌴 Clearing the 80 plots (≈9.18 acres / 3.72 hectares) is necessary to prepare for structured planting.\n-  🌴 Why Selective Tree Felling is Justified: \n* Many existing trees are unproductive and hinder soil regeneration.\n* Removing deteriorating trees allows for structured agroforestry with high-value species.\n* New trees planted will surpass the carbon offset of removed trees, ensuring a net positive environmental impact.\n\n📌 We have Land assessment reports that backs the soil as being fertile for reforestation.\n\n5. C of O for current Lands, Expanding Land Acquisition for Agroforestry & ReFi Scaling to plant 5,000 Palm Trees target\n\n-  🌴 Process Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) on the Initial 100 plots to ensure government-recognized ownership and long-term protection/security. This will prevent land disputes and support future investment in sustainable agroforestry.\n-  🌴 Goal: Expand land acquisition to plant 5,000 palm trees as part of a large-scale reforestation and climate restoration initiative.\n-  🌴 Required Land: Based on structured agroforestry spacing, this requires an estimated 800 plots (≈91.8 acres / 37.2 hectares).\n-  🌴 Potential Impact: Increased tree cover & carbon sequestration impact, biodiversity enhancement, and Web3-powered impact verification through platforms like Hypercerts  to ensure transparent and verifiable environmental impact.\n\n\n📌 We have Ongoing land negotiations and expansion strategy documentation.\n\n# 🌍 AGAIN, WHY THIS MATTERS: Scaling Impact Through Web3 & ReFi\n\n-  🌴 Climate Action: Large-scale tree planting for CO₂ absorption & ecosystem restoration. \n-  🌴 Ecosystem Regeneration: Preventing soil erosion & improving soil fertility.\n-  🌴 Community-Driven Development: Supporting farmers with knowledge, tools, and financial incentives. \n-  🌴 Web3 Transparency: Leveraging blockchain for verifiable climate impact.\n\nWith support from Gitcoin & the ReFi community, we can scale our regenerative impact and set a precedent for sustainable, tech-powered reforestation in Nigeria.\nJoin us in making Amalla a model for Web3-powered climate restoration! 🚀\n", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectGithub": "", "projectTwitter": "GinakevFarms"}