This project will deliver substantial ecological benefits by planting a diverse mix of native forest, fruit trees and pioneer species, averaging 15 species per hectare. This diversity will provide food and shelter for important birds that inhabit the Amazon River Basin, like the Blue-bamboo (Tinamus tao), Curassow (Curassow pinima), and Sandpiper (Numenius borealis), as well as mammals such as the Margay cat (Leopardus wiedii). Ecologically important species being planted as part of this initiative include Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Cedar (Cedrela fissilis), Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa), and Copaiba (Copaifera langsdorffii). Restoration efforts will also improve soil fertility and reduce erosion by integrating creeping legumes and shrubs with annual and semi-perennial crops, while the recovery of Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs) and springs enhances water quality and availability. Together, these actions strengthen ecosystem resilience, support biodiversity conservation, and reinforce essential ecosystem services—including carbon sequestration, water cycle regulation, and soil maintenance—that underpin both local livelihoods and global climate stability.

This project will directly benefit around 160 families across nine municipalities in Acre. By integrating fruit, food, and commercially valuable species into Agroforestry Systems, the initiative diversifies the diets of low-income families and provides new sources of income from fruits, seeds, and annual crops. Communities are actively involved in all stages of the project—from seedling production in local nurseries to the commercialization of products—ensuring the transfer of knowledge, skills, and financial empowerment. The project is designed to increase the variety of products in restored areas by 30%, enhance household income by 20%, and promote gender and youth inclusion, with at least 50% participation of women and young people in restoration activities. In addition, the restoration of over 25 springs improves the quality and availability of water for families, reinforcing both ecological and community resilience. Through these combined actions, the project strengthens sustainable livelihoods while fostering a healthier, more productive Amazonian landscape.