Caption: A Haitian farmer displays cedar seeds. In much of rural Haiti, cedar is planted at the entrance to household courtyards to protect against malevolent spirits. The wood is prized for coffin making, as it is purported to protect against Zombi (zombies) or other entities. It is also valued for its capacity to produce strong wood planks that fetch a higher price than charcoal, but require the tree to remain standing for longer periods of time. This farmer collects and grows cedar trees as part of his household’s varied livelihood strategy. Title: Tree Seeds. Photo courtesy Andrew Tarter