The sixth episode of our Growing Stories web series #HistóriasCultivadas takes place in Curiúva, Paraná, and shares the story of João Bento, who received saplings from the planted tree sector to plant where he lives with his family. These trees help restore the native vegetation in the region and make water more available. What a …
The fifth episode of the #HistóriasCultivadas web series presents Roger, a musician whose life was transformed by one of the social and environmental initiatives from the planted tree sector. This project in Guaíba, Rio Grande do Sul, helps accordion players develop their talents and keeps traditional culture alive. Music has been a part of my life since …
Did you know that honey is a sweet by-product of the planted tree industry? This product was instrumental in transforming the life of Nardely, portrayed in the third episode of #GrowingStories Transcription Actually, everything you see here, everything built here came from beekeeping. NARDELY RAMOS DE CARVALHO MOREIRA – BEEKEEPER Yams go well with honey, …
The planted tree industry continues to change lives. In this second episode of #GrowingStories we will meet Silvan, a rural farmer in the community of Bela Vista, Nova Viçosa, Bahia; illegal charcoal production used to be common in this region, but today the community grows and sells produce with support from the planted tree sector. Transcription …
It’s not a question any of us were thinking about when the NGP trip to Bahia in Brazil was first planned. The event, looking at land-use challenges and opportunities in the south of the state, was supposed to feature NGP’s usual mix of hands-on field visits and intense group discussion. Participants from around the world …
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