José Maldonado is a Senior Agronomist at Ecotop and a leading expert in Dynamic Agroforestry and regenerative agriculture in Bolivia. With extensive experience in implementing systems that mimic natural succession, he specializes in restoring soil health and ecosystem functions in degraded, semi-arid landscapes.
Currently, he serves as the Project Coordinator for a specialized initiative with quinoa farmers on the Southern Altiplano. This project focuses on the restoration of degraded soils under extreme semi-arid conditions, transforming traditional farming into a resilient, bio-diverse system. By integrating successional principles into quinoa production, José is helping local communities combat desertification and ensure long-term food security at high altitudes.
