📋 Tender Overview
With the purpose of preserving carob forests and promoting the sustainable use of this native species, the Carob Technical Board, chaired by the Regional Government through the Directorate of Natural Resources and the Environment of the DRAP, has scheduled a series of activities that will take place during 2026.
As a first strategic action, it was agreed to organize Algarrobina Week, from March 11 to 13, conceived as a platform for promotion, awareness and commercial coordination. The programming includes a technical visit to the management area in the Yecala hamlet (La Matanza) together with OSINFOR, a specialized forum at the National University of Piura and a gastronomic and productive fair in the center of Piura, in order to position the carob as an emblematic resource and of high regional value.
Likewise, the Board decided to resume seed collection in April and form a training group on March 10 with the support of AIDER, Progreso, the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (INIA), the National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA) and the Dry Forest Project. In addition, technical assistance in pest management will be reinforced in Santa Maria de Locuto (Tambogrande). These actions seek to strengthen capacities, improve plant health and ensure sustainable management of forest resources.
The day concluded with the agreement to hold the next session on April 24 in the province of Paita, reaffirming the commitment to decentralize the work and bring management closer to the areas of influence. With this, the GORE consolidates an articulated effort that protects the dry forest and generates greater development opportunities for families linked to forestry activity.
