Micro-Agroforestry

In this section we will describe what we are doing with regards to our project initiative called Micro-Agroforestry Development. For a basic definition of “agroforestry,” which is the second branch of the ACRAA tree – follow the link here.

What we call Micro-Agroforestry is the planting of agroforestry systems in small properties, especially in regions integrated with urban areas, reforesting and improving people’s quality of life. In all ACRAA projects, we seek to re-signify, together with Amazonian communities, the cultural and economic value of the forest as a form of resistance against the advance of deforestation. 

We have started this work through the production of hundreds of seedlings, of more than 30 different species. These are mostly fruit producing trees, but also trees that produce wood for civil and naval construction, and in addition other plants such as for medicinal use. And now we are donating these seedlings to landowners to encourage the development of these systems, and when possible we also assist with planting. In the future, when we have suficient funding, we will provide extension services too. We are also looking for specific high-value fruits, from trees that are unique to this region. We may have found one – Pajurá. More on this fruit later.

The land owners to which we have donated seedlings are listed below, with the most recent at the top. Note that for each land owner a list of the species donated is shown (local names) with the number donated, and GPS coordinates of the property. This page therefore documents each donation and makes it possible for anyone to verify – one just needs to go there and talk to them.

It is out intent to visit each of these locations in the future, to assess how the trees are doing and also estimate the carbon sequestration that has resulted.