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Project Sapucaia

Afforestation & Reforestation

Reforestation and afforestation in Brazil's Atlantic forest

The Sapucaia Sustainable Forests project transforms degraded pasturelands into thriving forest ecosystems through an innovative three-level restoration approach spanning 10,000 hectares. By integrating regenerative silviculture, agroforestry, and ecological restoration, the project produces sustainable native timber while generating high-quality carbon credits over 40 years. Located in the Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot, the project revitalizes High Conservation Value areas and enhances connectivity between fragmented forest remnants, directly expanding habitat for the critically endangered Golden Lion Tamarin and 26 IUCN-threatened species. This comprehensive approach combines mixed-native forestry systems producing sustainable timber with agroforestry providing income diversification for local communities, while full ecosystem restoration in priority conservation areas maximizes biodiversity benefits.

Activities

Mixed-native forestry systems producing sustainable timber while restoring forest structure and biodiversity

Integration of agricultural production with native tree species, providing income diversification for local communities

Full ecosystem restoration in priority conservation areas to maximize biodiversity benefits and habitat connectivity

Development of sustainable native timber value chains supporting local economic development

Strategic restoration to revitalize and protect critical conservation areas

Impact & evolution

10,000
hectares

4,400,000
CO2 emissions sequestrated

27
IUCN-threatened protected species

Standards

Further information

Start year of operations

2024

First credit issuance

2028

Partnership with

Sustainable Development Goals

Improved land productivity through agroforestry

Collaboration with universities and educating local communities

Enhanced water quality

100 permanent jobs created

Advanced sustainable timber production

4,4m tCO2e sequestrated over 40 years

Boosted biodiversity and forest connectivity through ecological corridors and protected habitat of up to 26 IUCN threatened specie

Fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships and community engagement

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