Sustainability That Transforms: Forest Gardens and Agroforestry in the Amazon
At ACRAA, we develop sustainability projects that go beyond conservation—we create productive systems that regenerate the forest while supporting local livelihoods. Our initiatives multiply productive green areas, from small family forest gardens to community agroforestry systems, forming a network of sustainable landscapes in the heart of the Amazon.
Why is this work essential?
For local communities, these systems represent a reconnection with ancestral forest management practices, now enhanced by sustainable techniques. Forest gardens ensure food security with native species like açaí, cupuaçu, and Brazil nuts, while preserving local biodiversity. For non-Indigenous farmers in the region, agroforestry offers a viable economic alternative to predatory expansion, proving that it’s possible to generate income while keeping the forest standing.
Our Integrated Approach:
Seedling Distribution: We provide 30+ species of productive native seedlings, selected in dialogue with each community.
Restoration That Nourishes: Each restored area combines:
• Fruit trees for income generation
• Medicinal species for community health
• Pollinator-friendly plants
• Noble timber species with long growth cycles
This model proves that development and conservation are not opposites but part of the same virtuous cycle. When a Borari mother harvests fruit from her reforested garden, or when a young farmer sells pulp from native fruits, we are building a true standing-forest economy.
Learn more about our projects in the Satarém Plateau ⇒
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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