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
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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.
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Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)
Tucanuçu (Portuguese)
Global IUCN status: LC (least concern)

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.

An aditional source of food for the Toucans throughout the year comes from our banana plantation of Musa SP 'Banana Prata' and our Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara'.

Photo: Sandra Beltrão
https://www.instagram.com/sbeltraony
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Blue-winged Macaw - (Primolius maracana)
maracanã (Portuguese)
Global IUCN status: NT (near threatened)

This is a stunning bird is on the endangered list of species. We are planning a long term conservation project to bring them back. IUCN - near threatened.

We are planning a long-term conservation project to bring them back by planting 150 Araucária angustifolia.

Photo: Ruben Giron
https://www.instagram.com/divine_photography_nyc
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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.
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Peccary

Peccary (Porco do mato) resembles a wild pig, being a close relative.
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Ring Tailed Racoon (Coati - Quati)

Another visitor to the stream is the Ring Tailed Racoon (Coati - Quati). This animal is a carnivore.
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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.

Let's work together to preserve it.