Tree+ Gets $8M to Reforest Northern Rio de Janeiro

A Brazilian company focused on restoring degraded land just landed major funding to rebuild forests in one of the country's most populous states.

Tree+ received $8 million from BNDES, Brazil's national development bank, to expand reforestation efforts across northern Rio de Janeiro. The investment represents one of the largest commitments to nature restoration in the region.

The funding will support Tree+ as it works to restore native forests that have been cleared over decades of development. Northern Rio de Janeiro has lost significant tree cover to agriculture and urban expansion, impacting local ecosystems and communities.

BNDES has increasingly prioritized environmental projects as Brazil grapples with deforestation challenges. This investment fits within the bank's broader strategy to support sustainable development and climate action across the country.

The Ripple Effect

Reforestation projects like this deliver benefits far beyond new trees. Restored forests help stabilize soil, protect water sources, and create habitats for wildlife that disappeared when the land was cleared.

Local communities also gain from forest restoration through improved air quality, cooler temperatures, and potential jobs in forest management. The project could serve as a model for similar restoration efforts across Brazil's Atlantic Forest region.

Tree+ joins a growing number of companies proving that environmental restoration can attract serious investment. As climate concerns intensify, funding for nature-based solutions continues to grow.

Northern Rio de Janeiro is getting its forests back, one investment at a time.