Restoring Mata Atlântica by connecting -
education corridors threatened and keystone species
education corridors threatened and keystone species
Atlantic Forest - Reforestation in Brazil
Santo Adolfo is a small rural property 168 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro in the Municipality of Valença.
Our Agro-Reforestation project started in 2019 in partnership with Emater Rio - the official environmental agency for the State of Rio.
The marsh area was drained and cleared prior to planting 300 Musa SP 'Banana Prata' sourced by Embrapa for Emater Rio.
The Guarani Índians from Angra dos Reis grew 500 Palmito Jussara for us. They were planted in shaded areas and along the borders of the 5 Brooks in the farm.
Conexão Mata Atlantica, another key partner, donated an extensive selection of native trees from the Atlantic Forest to our project. These included hard wood trees, endangered species, flowering and fruit trees.
We are delighted that our efforts of Restoring the Mata Atlântica are bearing fruit. More than 94 species of native birds have been registered. The Maned Wolf (Lobo Guará) was filmed drinking from our brooks and spotted by the curral with two cubs. The Toco Tucano (Ramphastos toco) and the Jacus (Jaculus jaculus) are back!
Do stay connected with our restoration of the Mata Atlântica as well as our Environmental Education Project with the local community
Cristina Carneiro de Mendonça
Project Director
Santo Adolfo is a small rural property 168 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro in the Municipality of Valença.
Our Agro-Reforestation project started in 2019 in partnership with Emater Rio - the official environmental agency for the State of Rio.
The marsh area was drained and cleared prior to planting 300 Musa SP 'Banana Prata' sourced by Embrapa for Emater Rio.
The Guarani Índians from Angra dos Reis grew 500 Palmito Jussara for us. They were planted in shaded areas and along the borders of the 5 Brooks in the farm.
Conexão Mata Atlantica, another key partner, donated an extensive selection of native trees from the Atlantic Forest to our project. These included hard wood trees, endangered species, flowering and fruit trees.
We are delighted that our efforts of Restoring the Mata Atlântica are bearing fruit. More than 94 species of native birds have been registered. The Maned Wolf (Lobo Guará) was filmed drinking from our brooks and spotted by the curral with two cubs. The Toco Tucano (Ramphastos toco) and the Jacus (Jaculus jaculus) are back!
Do stay connected with our restoration of the Mata Atlântica as well as our Environmental Education Project with the local community
Cristina Carneiro de Mendonça
Project Director
