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Four blue-and-yellow macaws are flying free in Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca National Park for the first time in two centuries. The beloved birds, rescued from captivity, could help restore the Atlantic Forest while making a dream come true for residents who've only seen them on souvenirs.
Scientists discovered nearly 60% of native plants regrowing in Brazil's Atlantic Forest can be harvested for medicine and cosmetics without harming trees. The finding could finally convince landowners that forest restoration pays off. ##
Land reform families in Brazil have planted 10 million trees across 6,000 hectares, bringing jaguars and 174 bird species back to once-barren land. Their goal: restore an area the size of New York City by 2041.
A materials company and Brazilian environmental group are bringing back one of the world's most endangered forests, one tree at a time. Their new partnership will plant 11,000 native trees in river basins that supply water to 12 million people.
Scientists discovered nearly 60% of native plants regrowing in Brazil's Atlantic Forest can be harvested for medicine, cosmetics, and food without damaging the ecosystem. This breakthrough could finally convince landowners that restoration pays off while saving one of Earth's richest forests.
Indigenous communities in Brazil's Atlantic Forest are restoring an average of 189 more acres than private landowners, proving that traditional stewardship works. Their deep connection to the land is bringing back forests that disappeared decades ago.
A Brazilian company is proving forests can pay for themselves by planting native trees and selling carbon credits. Their approach just won a prestigious EarthShot Prize and could help restore millions of acres.