SINAL: Reforesting and Reconnecting with Nature

Challenge

More than 125 million people live in the region of the Atlantic Rainforest including heavily populated metropolitan areas of Brazil. Human settlements put extreme pressure on the forest. As a global community we rely on forests to capture and sequester carbon to prevent climate change. Locals rely on the free services obtained from forests like clean water, fresh air, and protection from disasters such as landslides and floods. When cleared beyond a sustainable level we risk losing everything.

Solution

SINAL do Vale is a 500 acre farm, education centre, and meeting point, containing 200 acres of deforested land with the potential for restoration using native tree species. Our reforestation project will ensure the preservation of water sources for the local community and conserve the rich biodiversity of the endangered ecosystem. With an established education program, we also create opportunities for children to develop an appreciation for nature and to be a part of our reforestation effort.

Long-Term Impact

The local area around Santo Antonio has been severely affected by landslides and floods recently and water resources are threatened. Our reforestation project will plant trees strategically to protect the community from disasters and degradation of water sources. SINAL also employs local community members of Santo Antoni,o many of which live below the poverty line to help with reforestation efforts. As a global community we benefit from more forests capturing carbon to prevent climate change.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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