Born in the capital and frustrated with the lack of employment options there, Rene Christophe moved back to the countryside to try to take control of his future. Recognizing the need for wood products in the city, he launched a tree farm to supply this demand, and convinced other youth from the city and peri-urban areas to join him. In return for their labor, Rene offers them young plants to start their own businesses. In this way, Rene is demonstrating and teaching his contemporaries how a return to working the land can provide real economic possibilities for escaping the endless cycle of unemployment that often results in a series of negative consequences in the city.