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08/03/2026

🌿 World Wildlife Day in Oakridge 🌿
In celebration of World Wildlife Day (March 3rd), environmental education came to life with Bay Islands Conservation Association at the Dionisio de Herrera Basic Education Center in Oakridge, José Santos Guardiola.
A total of 143 students from 3rd–6th grade learned about the incredible ecosystems that surround them — including mangroves, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and the wildlife that depends on them, along with the important regulations that protect the Bay Islands Marine National Park and Port Royal National Park.
We’re proud that Support Roatan donated over 200 fruit trees, shared with students, teachers, and family members to help continue the message of sustainability, while a big thanks to Trees That Feed Foundation for providing students with tree-planting / environmental workbooks.
Thank you to everyone involved in helping keep these community education and fruit tree planting programs growing — one tree at a time. 🌱🌳

09/02/2026

🌱 Growing a Greener Roatan, One Fruit Tree at a Time 🍋🌳
Juticalpa is one of the communities closest to our hearts—one we’ve proudly supported with fruit tree donations for several years. This year, we’re taking another step forward in partnership with the local water boards. When residents pay their water rates, they’ll receive a free fruit tree to plant at home—helping families grow fresh food, improve food security, and strengthen the environment.
More fruit trees into more communities. One fruit tree at a time.
👉 Support this initiative and help us keep growing: supportroatan.com

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19/01/2026

With flooding on the island once again — and occurring more frequently each year — the impact is growing. More people are affected, more homes and buildings are damaged, and roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure continue to suffer.

We have to ask ourselves: can we all play a role in reducing the problem, or is it easier to pass the blame elsewhere?

We’ve shared this before, but it’s worth repeating. I am a strong supporter of Gliricidia sepium (Madre Cacao). For generations, it was planted across the island as a living fence. Over the past 20 years, many of these traditional fences around homes and properties have been replaced with cement walls, often with inadequate drainage and backed by cement driveways. This shift has resulted in losses on multiple levels.

Living fences help slow water runoff, reduce soil erosion, and create stronger soils that retain and store water during periods of heavy rain.

Another major advantage of Gliricidia sepium (Madre Cacao) is that it is free. It grows easily from cuttings, meaning there is no cost to collect cuttings and planting them along driveways, as living fences, around newly planted trees, or in cleared areas. Roadsides and many other spaces could be planted out. Every effort helps — especially when it comes to improving soil health, increasing water retention, and reducing runoff.

I would love to see the municipality and other organisations take a proactive step by promoting and supporting solutions like this. The cost is nothing compared to the ongoing expense of infrastructure damage and flood-related repairs.

**What do you know about Gliricidia Sepium?**

Found all over the island “madreado” is commonly used in Roatan to create living fences, but there is so much more to this amazing tree, let us explain some of the reasons why we all should be planting Gliricidia Sepium as a living fence, in our yards, with fruit trees, to conserve water, improve soil health and to control erosion and run-off.

- Gliricidia Sepium is a fast-growing species it is commonly planted to prevent topsoil erosion or in the initial stages of reforesting cleared areas, and as an intermediate step to be taken before introducing trees that take longer to grow.
- Gliricidia Sepium trees are used for intercropping or companion planting in part because they fix nitrogen in the soil and tolerate low soil fertility, so when they are interplanted with fruit trees they can boost crop yields significantly, without the need for chemical fertilizers.
- A very valuable multipurpose tree and an important component of various agroforestry systems, it serves as a pioneer species to establish the site, as a shade and support tree; as a green manure crop, it serves to suppress w**d growth and control erosion.
- Gliricidia Sepium improves soil aeration and reduces soil temperature. It is a drought-resistant and valuable water-conserving species, because in the dry season, it sheds most of its leaves, hence reducing water loss through transpiration.

Interesting right? Contact us to learn more about our agroforestry program that uses Gliricidia Sepium to create a more healthy and successful growing environment for fruit-producing trees. [email protected]

04/01/2026

A big thank you to Wild Roatan for their continued support of our fruit tree planting efforts in Roatan 🌱🌴 We’re grateful to have you helping grow a greener future.

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from SupportRoatan.com! 🌱🌴
As we step into a new year, we want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported and assisted us throughout the year. Your time, encouragement, and belief in our mission make a real difference on the island.
With your support, we will continue planting fruit trees across Roatan, helping to create a more sustainable island for future generations — one tree, one community at a time.
🌿 Transparency matters:
100% of all funds go directly to tree planting on the island. There are no overheads or admin fees, and Support Roatan is entirely volunteer-run, ensuring every contribution makes a direct impact.
✨ Keep an eye out for an upcoming fundraiser and community events near you as we work together to grow our impact even further in the year ahead.

👉 Learn more and get involved at: supportroatan.com

From all of us at Support Roatan, thank you for being part of the journey — and here’s to a year of growth and positive change. 💚🌎

23/12/2025

This is a great example of how to plant on hillsides in areas with high rainfall to prevent runoff while also creating healthier soil. Great job Contour Lines

15/12/2025

Thanks Tiki Boat Adventures - Roatan & BioPasion
Last week, we donated more fruit trees to the local community — planting for the future, supporting local families, and helping keep Roatán green and thriving.
Every tree planted is a step toward sustainability, food security, and a stronger community. 🌴🍍🥭
Thank you to everyone who supports initiatives like this and helps make a positive impact on the island. Together, we’re growing something special.

23/11/2025

It was truly inspiring to visit the Farm My School project at my old secondary school this weekend. The local community came together with a shared goal — transform the space — and in just 24 hours created an incredible 3.4km of garden beds. 💪🌱
We were able to jump in, get our hands dirty, and be part of something genuinely rewarding.
And how about this - La Caseta was there serving authentic Honduran Baleadas and Pastelitos. Yes, a Honduran-run food stand in a small Australian country town, fuelling a regenerative agriculture project. 🇭🇳🇦🇺
A perfect blend of culture, community, and positive impact.
Amazing work to everyone involved. This is what grassroots change looks like. 🌿✨
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Keep an eye out for more information on our community fruit tree planting days over the upcoming months. 🌳🌱

13/11/2025

🌿 Protecting Roatán — One Tree at a Time 🌿
Deforestation isn’t just about losing trees — it’s about losing protection. When heavy rains fall, the absence of trees means soil washes away, creating runoff that flows straight into our oceans, smothering coral reefs and threatening the fragile marine life that makes Roatán so special.
At Support Roatán, we’re taking action. For the past five seasons, we’ve been planting fruit trees across urban and community areas — helping to reduce runoff, restore green spaces, and support local food security. 🍊🌱
Every tree planted strengthens the island’s future — protecting the land, the reefs, and the people who call Roatán home. 💚
🌴 If you would like to contribute to our program, or if your community group would like to host a tree planting day, please contact us.
Stay tuned — planting season is about to begin! 🌱🌦️

08/10/2025

🌱 Help Us Grow Roatan’s Future!🌿
Over the past few years, Support Roatan has planted 5,000+ fruit trees across communities from West End and Coxen Hole to Crawfish Rock, Camp Bay, and Helene — while also providing environmental education to over 1,000 students in partnership with BICA Roatán. 🌴

Now we’re preparing for our annual fundraiser and raffle, and we need your help! 💚

🏝We’re looking for donations of prizes — accommodation, hotel stays, restaurant vouchers, tours, or island activities — to help raise funds for our ongoing fruit tree planting and education programs supporting conservation, reforestation, and food security in Roatan.

If you or your business can contribute, please get in touch — every prize helps us plant more trees and grow a greener island!
👉 Contact us / Learn more at [email protected]

29/05/2025

***PLANTING SEASON #5 IS HERE***
As we prepare for our fifth planting season, we're thrilled to continue the work that has made such a lasting impact. To date, we've planted over 5,000 fruit trees and reached more than 1,200 students through our school education program!

One of the most rewarding experiences this past year has been returning to communities and seeing the first fruits of our efforts—literally! The breadfruit trees in particular are thriving. With a lifespan of up to 50 years and the ability to produce 150 to 300 fruits annually, they are only just beginning to make a difference in local food security and sustainability.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing partners:
Trees That Feed Foundation, Regenerative Farms, Wild Roatan, BioPasion & Bay Islands Conservation Association —your continued support makes all of this possible.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We’re launching a fundraising drive over the next few months to support our tree-planting programs. As part of this effort, we’re looking for local businesses to donate services or products to our annual raffle. Your contribution helps us grow more than trees—it helps grow community resilience, food security, and environmental sustainability.

Interested in supporting? Reach out to us—we’d love to hear from you!

THANK YOU!
Let’s make this our most impactful season yet.