This cultivation method contributes to the protection of biodiversity, the protection of the ecosystem and the increase of CO2 neutrality.it forms partly a self-regulatory ecosystem that does not need artificial fertilizers - leaves that have fallen from various trees cover the soil, retain moisture in it, protect it from erosion.
The fallen leaves are slowly decomposed by fungi, insects, worms, microorganisms and nutrients are released back into the soil. Other problems include biodiversity loss, rainforest deforestation, soil erosion and long-term environmental damage through the high amount of agrochemicals used.The main problems of monoculture plantations include unfair working conditions, low wages, poor working environment, but also the exploitation of small farmers. The plant is located close to agroforestry systems in southern Thailand, where rubber trees are sustainably grown through the Regenerative Rubber Initiative.
