Botarrama (Vochysia ferruginea), also known as Mayo or Chancho Colorado, is one of the most successful native reforestation species in Costa Rica. This fast-growing pioneer rapidly colonizes degraded lands, creating the forest structure that allows slower-growing species to establish.

Botarrama is arguably Costa Rica's most important native reforestation species. Its rapid growth on degraded soils makes it invaluable for ecosystem restoration and carbon sequestration projects.

The Botarrama (Vochysia ferruginea) may not produce precious timber, but its value to Costa Rica's forests is immeasurable. As a pioneer species, it transforms degraded pastures back into functioning forests, creating habitat for wildlife and storing carbon. In an era of forest restoration, few trees are more important.

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