Water Tower
ACRAA Water Tower / System When the ACRAA property was purchased, an artesian well was already in place. The first year of nursery operations was arduous, however, as all the water needed for our nursery had to be pumped manually. Therefore, in January of 2021 construction of a water system began in earnest. Photos 1 to 10 show the construction – the system is functioning wonderfully now. Photo 1: Raising the posts for our water tower. From front to back – Máquina, Jaci, Thor, Diêgo. Jan. 21, 2021. Photo 2: All four posts standing. Jan. 2021. Photo 3: Máquina and Diêgo starting the top platform. Jan. 26, 2021. Photo 4: Roof ready for the palm leaves. Mar. 10, 2021. Photo 5: Diêgo inspecting the trusses. Mar.11, 2021. Photo 6: Jaci, Daki and Diêgo preparing (opening) the palm leaves. Mar.12, 2021. Photo 7: Jaci securing the palm leaves. Mar.17, 2021. Photo…
Plantas Agroflorestais
Plants for Use in Agroforestry Systems and Urban Afforestation Agroforestry and Community Planting Initiative Located in the heart of the Amazon near Alter do Chão, Pará, the ACRAA nursery dedicates half of its production to supporting Indigenous agroforestry systems and urban greening projects. Unlike our ecological restoration work, these plants follow different guidelines—while we prioritize species naturalized to the Tapajós region, we include some non-native (but locally adapted) fruit and medicinal trees that benefit our Indigenous partners. Our Approach:• All seeds come from mature, fruit-bearing trees already thriving in our region• We prohibit non-local imports (no seeds from other biomes or countries)• Species are selected in dialogue with the Borari and Munduruku peoples, who receive most plants Current Agroforestry Collection (31 species):Fruit Trees: Pitanga; Pitomba; Graviola; Andiroba; Saputilha; Tamarindo; Ingá-cipó; Jambo; Rambutam; Cacau; Jambolão; Limão; Cupuaçu; Abiu; Cereja do Mato; Jaboticaba; Açaí; Graviola; Tangerina; Mari-mari; Jaca; Ingá-gordo; Castanha do Pará; Araticum;…
Plantas de Restauração
Plants for Use in Ecological Restoration / Reforestation The ACRAA nursery dedicates approximately half of its production to trees and plants for ecological restoration and reforestation efforts. We adhere to strict protocols, using exclusively native species that either naturally occur at or are ecologically suited to each planting site. To ensure traceability and quality control, we implemented a comprehensive seed-lot numbering and tracking system. Since March 2022, this system has been managed by our Brazilian Forest Engineer. Our classification system organizes trees and plants into three ecological categories, each marked by a distinct prefix: P – Árvores de Mata Ciliar (Riparian Forest Trees): Species native to the floodplain zones along the Tapajós River. F – Árvores da Floresta (Upland Forest Trees): Species adapted to the terra firme forests surrounding Alter do Chão. I – Árvores de Igarapés (Streamside Vegetation): Species thriving along the banks of small forest streams and natural springs. Each seedlot…
Viveiro e Centro
Nursery & Center The ACRAA nursery is located on a wonderful property located right in the village of Alter do Chão [1], this only a short walk (15 min.) from the main village square or Praça, and only two blocks from the edge of a forest reserve that surrounds the village (Figure 1). This property will also be the home of our future “Center,” a place that we hope will become well known in the region and beyond as a meeting and educational center for people interested in reforestation and agroforestry in the Amazon. The nursery had its beginning in early 2020 with just a few seedlings, but now covers an area of about 250 square meters and with an ever-growing number and varierty of plants. Below is a selection of photos and videos that show this nursery on May 21, 2022. For a history of the nursery’s development. Click…
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