Restoring Brazil's Atlantic Forest
Focusing planting efforts in a critically threatened Brazilian ecosystem.
Brazil is home to some of the world's most vital and diverse forest ecosystems. These forests are not only crucial for the survival of countless plant and animal species, but they also play a significant role in regulating the global climate, storing carbon and providing fresh water.
Beautiful pictures of Brazil’s forests, teeming with plants and wildlife for miles, sometimes create the false perception that nature is an unlimited asset. The consequences of deforestation and biodiversity loss, however, say otherwise. As temperatures rise and trees fall, we can no longer ignore the realities of harm on our forests.
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Plant Your TreeLarge-scale Reforestation of Brazil's Atlantic Forest
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and its Plant a Billion Trees program are committed to restoring Brazil's forests. Our efforts focus on the Atlantic Forest, one of Brazil's most threatened ecosystems. The Atlantic Forest, home to tens of thousands of plant and animal species, has already lost more than 90 percent of its native vegetation due to human activity. TNC is addressing Brazil’s rampant deforestation through large-scale reforestation efforts across the country. Along with local communities, governments and businesses, TNC is helping to restore degraded lands by planting native tree species and promoting sustainable land-use practices. These initiatives are essential to both people and nature, aiming to enhance biodiversity, improve water quality and reduce carbon emissions.
Planting Trees Across Latin America Explore the map by clicking on locations to learn more about our planting sites.
Highlights from Brazil
Nature has proved time and time again that when we give it the chance to regrow, it flourishes. Although Brazil has seen significant loss of its sprawling forests, hope remains. By restoring forests and promoting sustainable practices, TNC is helping contribute to a healthier and more resilient in environment in Brazil.
Mantiqueira Range: Vinicius Uchoa, a local tree planter, is helping reforest the Mantiqueria Range of Brazil's much-depleted Atlantic Forest. © Robert Clark
Brazil’s Atlantic Forest: Native tree saplings are prepared for planting in the Mantiqueria range of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. © Robert Clark
Contrasting forest: Aerial view of contrasting forest of planted eucalyptus (on left) and natural forest; near the Cachoeira Reservoir. © Scott Warren
Community Conservation: Planting and maintenance of restoration projects in Salesópolis, São Paulo, Brazil. © Felipe Fittipaldi
Plant a Billion Trees Project: Technicians with the Conservador das Águas project planting a variety of native species in a reforestation area in Extrema, Minas Gerais, Brazil. August, 2018. Plant a Billion Trees Project. © Felipe Fittipaldi
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