Reforestation of the Atlantic Forest, FASHION and the ARTS
Reforestation of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil - Serra da Beleza
Agro-Restoration Project in partnership with EMATER - Rio - official environmental agency for the state of Rio de Janeiro
Palmito Jussara - The Wolf of the Atlantic Forest
Heart of Palms - Palmito Jussara " Euterpe edulis "
The planting of Palmito Jussara (Euterpe edulis) was the first forest restorationproject at Santo Adolfo in collaboration with Piaui from EMATER - Rio.
Referred to as " The Wolf of the Atlantic Forest " this beautiful and elegant palm tree is a native of the Atlantic forest . It is related to the Açai palm which we planted amidst the Banana Prata , Musa SP in the Bananeiral.
It is illegal to cut the wild Jussara, sadly there is a large scale clandestine trade as the " Palmito " is a national and international delicacy and highly profitable.
We planted 750 saplings of " Palmito " on the borders of the 3 Brooks and the area behind the natural water pool towards the corral.
This was the first forest restorationproject at Santo Adolfo and a great success.
Palmito Jussara from the Índios Guarani in Angra Dos Reis
The ancient skills of the indigenous people came into play - the Guarani tribe from Angra dos Reis grew the 750 saplings of Palmito Jussara for our Agro Restoration Project.
Delivery of 500 palmito Jussara saplings grown for us through EMATER - Rio by the Guarani Indians in Angra dos Reis.
Alair the farm manager.
The planting of Palmito Jussara, The Wolf of the Atlantic Forest was a brilliant kick start for our forest restorationproject.
Video of Piaui from EMATER - Rio with Paulo, Indio Guarani, Indian mother and child watching the loading of the Palmitos.
