Well, the good news is that we've been doing something about it and the situation has been improving! A big company wanted to buy the burnt land and build a hotel there,but the people of Cortuga said' no'!Instead, children and teachers from the local school have volunteered and we have all been planting new trees in the area that was burnt. We went up there with some basic equipment,like shovels and axes,and did a great job. Our motto is' One tree for every child'. So far we've planted over a thousand trees! I've also been working as a volunteer at the forest information centre. To get our message across,we give out leaflets that encourage people to look after the forest . We have to rely on local people as well as visitors and tourists to help look after Cortuga. We also cycle around and check that people aren't doing anything to cause a fire. We want to prevent another disaster like this.
How are the others? I can't wait to see you all again. Are you coming back to Cortuga this summer? Write soon!
Paolo