Analysis of the forest cover in two springs of the ASADA Escobal de Atenas and the participation of the community in generational relay processes

Abstract

In the present work, an analysis of forest cover was carried out in the sites where two springs belonging to the Escobal de Atenas ASADA are located, the applied methodology was inspections and land use maps, to determine if they needed reforestation. On the other hand, the issue of community participation in generational relay processes was addressed, information was obtained on this aspect from the people of the ASADA Board of Directors and through a community activity that was carried out. The results that were obtained with respect to forest cover is that the springs are immersed in a secondary forest with a 200 m diameter cover, so the site does not require reforestation, on the other hand with respect to community participation, it was determined that there are very few people in the community who are interested in ASADA and generational change issues, which could be verified with the low participation in the activity. Finally, it is concluded that the inspected springs have a forest cover in accordance with the provisions of the Water Law and with respect to the participation of the community it is concluded that it is necessary that the policies regarding the management of the ASADAS, especially in the part of salaries to the Board of Directors can improve, so that the people of the community are more willing to participate in the generational replacements.