Santa Rosa completes its Syntropic Agroforestry project.

The soil needed to be prepped to measure the plot. The canals were next dug, and the organic material, which includes, among other things, dry tree trunks and tree branches, was added. 
After that, they were buried so that the ground could be prepared for planting. This organic component provides the soil additional vitality, fortifies it with minerals, and forms a sort of compost.

The police school visited the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries/ Santa Rosa. Their studies and tasks include learning more about the environment and putting themselves in similar situations to those they could encounter in the primary sector while doing their duties as police officers. The N42021 class of police school received a presentation and guidance in Santa Rosa a few months ago, and Santa Rosa invited the same class to give a hand and experience this project.

Everyone assembled and met Santa Rosa's coworkers in the morning, after which they all got to work finishing the project. 
Digging and planting various trees was the first step, followed by seeding and all other work to create the "food garden of Santa Rosa."

Words of gratitude go to Mrs. Rosalinde Barros-Poels of Living Soil, who guided the project and contributed with her knowledge. Thanks go to Mr. Ludwig Rasmijn, the leader and coordinator of the project, and to all colleagues of Santa Rosa who contributed to the project. A big thank you to the Aruba Police Force (KPA) and Police School class N42021 for their great interest in participating and giving a hand in our project. Mrs. Elisa van Loon of the Aruba Police Force, who gave all cooperation for the class to be present.