Aclara Donates + 8,000 Naranjillo Trees to Propel Local Reforestation Efforts

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2024 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or the "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce its substantial contribution towards the preservation of native forests in the Biobio region and other areas in Chile. The Company is introducing a plan for the reforestation of native areas, encouraging the engagement of social and regional organizations, offering training in the maintenance and care of indigenous species. The program aims to distribute approximately 8,000 naranjillo trees, followed by other species such as Pitao and Queule trees. The Viña del Mar Botanical Garden will be receiving the initial donations of the program, to relief some of the loss incurred from this year's forest fires, which burnt over 380 hectares of its native forests. Aclara is making a sizeable donation of 2,000 naranjillo trees,100 queules, 200 pitaos, along with 1,000 companion species, to be delivered to the Botanical Garden in June, once the land is ready to receive the new plantations.

Ramon Barua, Aclara CEO and Director, commented:

"Aclara faced an unexpected setback in July last year, after receiving a request from a state agency to terminate the Company's 2023 EIA application, based on the findings of six naranjillo trees, located in the area of the Project. We took this as an opportunity to learn more about this native species, and we hope that these donations show the harmony between our project, the environment, and our community. Aclara is working towards submitting a robust Environmental proposal shortly, and our initial commitment remains; to revegetate all impacted areas with native species for the Penco community at the end of the project's life."

Aclara's reforestation project offers an opportunity for social organizations in Penco and neighboring areas to actively participate in revegetation activities. Fernando Illanes, Aclara's Public Affairs Manager, explains "At Aclara, we want to address the challenges that our forests are facing today. We believe that by collaborating with our communities in this way, we can all commit to promoting and maintaining the biodiversity of our territories."

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Young Naranjillo trees in a shadehouse at Aclara's Penco Community House

As part of the initiative, Aclara is commited to providing expert training on the care and maintenance of native species. The company will offer two years of follow-up support, including visits to the area every six months, ensuring the proper care of the developing forest. "We aim to promote a shared space, fostering a collective commitment for the forest's restoration and care, because environmental stewardship is everyone's responsibility," Fernando adds.