Reforestation of the Atlantic Forest
Environmental education with the local community
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
Wild Animal Conservation
Endangered wildlife returning to Santo Adolfo
As a sanctuary for environmental protection, we are extremely excited to see our security cameras capturing the presence of four endangered species drinking in one of our streams.
They are the Maned Wolf, the Tapir, the Ring Tailed Coati and the Peccary; all seen here in the vídeos.
Toucan (Ramphastidae)
The Toucans (Ramphastidae) have returned. The fruit of the Aroeira Pimenteira Schinus terebinthifolia, have become the feeding destination of flocks of toucans from January to July.
They were planted 5 years ago along one of our streams.
Macaw (Gralha Azul)
This is a stunning bird (Gralha Azul) is on the endangered list of species. We are planning a long term conservation project to bring them back.
In February 2026 we are planting 150 Araucarias Angustifolia - sponsored by Rainforest Concern - their kernels are the core diet of the macaws. In ten years time when our Forest has matured in partnership with IBAMA ( https://www.ibama.gov.br/index.php ) we will be able to reintroduce them at the farm.
The Maned Wolf
The Maned Wolf (Lobo Guará) drinking from one our streams beyond the Curral at Santo Adolfo. Its conservation status is near threatened extinction. They are rare, crepuscular, elusive, omnivorous animals, with a diet between 50% and 70 % vegetation.
Peccary
Peccary (Porco do mato) resembles a wild pig, being a close relative.
Ring Tailed Racoon (Coati - Quati)
Another visitor to the stream is the Ring Tailed Racoon (Coati - Quati). This animal is a carnivore.
White Tapir (Anta Branca)
À very gentle mammal, The White Tapir (Anta Branca) looks like a cross between a pig and an elephant.
Updated September 2025
Did You Know?
The Atlantic Forest occupies 12% of Brazilian territory and is where the majority of the Brazilian population resides.
It holds the largest biodiversity in the world with a unique variety of 450 species of different trees per hectare.
The Romantic concept of a Tropical Paradise for the Europeans in awe of its abundance of exotic fauna and flora goes back to the 16th century.
Alas it is not well known the fact that this wondrous biodiversity is endangered.
