Explaining the Brazilian Forest Code, the consequences this Code has for WeForests´ reforestation projects in Brazil and how our current projects will not be affected by actions taken by the newly elected president.
In Brazil, WeForest is building forests corridors to preserve biodiversity. With camera traps, wildlife can be observed when returning to their habitats.
Teaching a weekend course on Tropical Forest Restoration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in exchange for trees being planted for WeForest’s Atlantic Forest Project, Ricardo Cesar, WeForest’s Brazil Country Representative, does not shy away from dedicating his free time to engage with over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, spark lively discussions and plant more trees!
Brazil is one of the few tropical countries in the world with a national law that supports forest restoration in agricultural areas.
In April 2018 WeForest joined the “Pact for the Restoration of the Atlantic Forest” or PACT.
This patch of forest was once heavily degraded, trees were scarce and the ground was blanketed by exotic African weeds.
Add a little inspiration to your day and delve into the beautiful world of the Atlantic Forest.
It’s the rainy season in the Atlantic Forest, which marks the beginning of the most difficult time of the year for our field team.
After intensive months spent planting and restoring 270 hectares of forest, our team in Brazil, IPÊ, have just been back to visit the site and see the progress.
Pumas, and potentially other wild felids, could be helping to green the planet by planting trees.
