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As we move onto the next phases of planting on Fazenda Rio Grande, we continue to prepare the soil in each sector to ensure the finest environment for the trees during their initial stages of development. Screening the plotting soil through a wire mesh ensures the removal of any twigs, clods of dirt and small rocks that can rob the Earth of vital nutrients (such as nitrogen) that are essential for optimal growth. This process creates a smoother texture in the soil and allows for greater water retention while protecting plant roots by preventing nutrient runoff and ridding the soil of any air gaps.