In the region of Alter do Chão, along the banks of the Tapajós River, ACRAA’s ecological restoration efforts are transforming degraded areas into thriving spaces of life and biodiversity.
Since 2020, ACRAA has been working to restore riparian forests, streams, and flooded woodlands—critical ecosystems for protecting water resources and maintaining local ecological balance. With its own nursery, the association has cultivated and planted over 1,000 native trees, including species such as açaí, andiroba, comandá, pirauxí, and others essential for forest regeneration.
The Impact of Restoration
Each seedling planted by ACRAA represents a step toward restoring native vegetation, helping to:
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Protect springs and riverbanks, preventing erosion and siltation;
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Reestablish habitats for Amazonian wildlife, including birds, primates, and pollinating insects;
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Enhance climate resilience, contributing to the balance of the local microclimate.
Beyond reforestation, ACRAA integrates Indigenous traditional knowledge and scientific expertise, partnering with Borari communities and institutions like UFOPA to ensure restoration is both effective and culturally appropriate.
Tangible Impact (2020-2025)
✓ 1,000+ native trees planted in high-priority areas
✓ Focus on combating erosion at Ilha do Amor – the “postcard” beach threatened by vegetation loss
✓ Expansion to multiple sites across the lower Tapajós region
Why Our Approach Works:
We use only locally-sourced native species for maximum survival rates
Our techniques combine scientific knowledge with traditional indigenous ecological wisdom
Every planting strengthens biodiversity while protecting against climate change impacts
A Sustenable Future for the Tapajós
We believe ecological restoration goes beyond planting trees—it is an act of healing the land and empowering communities. Through initiatives like forest gardens and agroforestry seedling donations, we promote practices that combine sustainable production and conservation, benefiting local families.
ACRAA is proof that when people unite for a common purpose, it is possible to reverse environmental damage and build a greener, more prosperous future for the Lower Tapajós.
To learn more about our ecological restoration projects:
Rua Everaldo Martins, s/n., Bairro Carauari, Alter do Chão, Santarém-PA. CEP 68109-000
contact@acraabrazil.org
CNPJ: 50161.510/0001-19
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