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As many of you already know, in October last year, our nursery was hit by a strong storm with strong winds in Santana do Araguaia (PA). At the time, we lost several seedlings that would be taken to the restoration areas and our inside nursery suffered severe damage to its structure.

After a fundraising campaign and thanks to contributions from our supporters, during March, we were able to rebuild our large-scale nursery with a reinforced structure to make our nursery stronger and more resilient than ever!

Check out the video that our field team prepared to show you what our new shade house is like:

With the nursery rebuilt and operating at full capacity, the BJF Nursery Team has already started producing seedlings that will be planted in the next rainy season. Check out some images of the Black Jaguar Foundation Nursery, all green and full of future trees from the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor:

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The rainy season is coming to an end in the Araguaia region and, with it, another planting season!

Our field team has already completed the planting of seedlings, direct seeding and is now conducting the natural regeneration on the last hectares of this season. At the same time the team is carrying out maintenance on the areas restored in previous years, caring for what already has been planted and helping the ecosystem flourish and come back.

Check out some images of the team planting the seedlings produced in our nursery:

During the month of March, we focused on direct seeding, using the seeds collected by Ressemear (Araguaia Seed Network). We are currently concentrating our efforts on conducting the natural regeneration of the last hectares planned for this planting season and maintaining the areas restored in previous years.

The plan is that another successful planting season will be completed in the coming weeks! And as the field team doesn’t stop, we are already planning the next rainy season and producing seedlings in our nursery – which has been rebuilt and is operating at full capacity.

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We’re thrilled to introduce the British School of Brasília, one of our newest partners at Black Jaguar Foundation! Every year, the school selects a non-profit organization to learn about and support. For this year, the institution’s students chose the Black Jaguar Foundation! 

As a school in Brazil, students and teachers are aware of the importance of preserving the Amazon Rainforest and the Cerrado savanna, for Brazil and for the entire world. The British School of Brasilia plans to create more fundraising opportunities to further support the Black Jaguar Foundation. To celebrate the donation, our initiator, Ben Valks, has prepared a thank you video. Check it out: 

As part of The British Schools Foundation, one of the leading educational foundations in the world, British School Brasília offers one of the best school experiences in the city. Founded in 2016, the school has grown exponentially and now provides top-notch education for students from early years (Early Childhood Education), Elementary School I and II, and High School at our campus in Lago Sul. 

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Last month our long-term partner De Heus represented by Rinus Donkers (LATAM director) and Ademir Pereira (Business Manager at De Heus Brasil), visited the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor and had the opportunity to witness firsthand the environmental restoration preservation impact and the results of joint efforts between De Heus, Black Jaguar Foundation, and local farmers!

During his first visit to the project, Rinus Donkers emphasized the importance of building trust between Black Jaguar Foundation, local communities, rural landowners, and members of Ressemear (Araguaia Seed Network).  

“During the gathering, organized by Black Jaguar to introduce us to producers and government authorities in the region, it became evident that it’s possible to reconcile production with preservation, which pleasantly surprises us. After all, what we are doing together is leaving a legacy for future generations, making it possible to achieve a more sustainable production model. It was gratifying to witness the progress made and the potential of this partnership between Black Jaguar, De Heus, and producers, which has proven beneficial for all involved!” he declared. 

While visiting the restoration areas, Rinus highlighted that “even the most skeptical producers now support the organization and are open to receiving people to show this. It’s truly impressive to see how reforested riparian areas, planted around a year and a half to four years ago, have transformed into real forests, with a biodiversity of at least thirty to seventy different species.” 

In addition to the restoration areas, we also visited the Black Jaguar seedling nursery and talked with members of Ressemear, initiatives directly supported by De Heus. 

To conclude the visit, we took the chance to exchange experiences and socialize with the project’s partner rural landowners. 

READ: DE HEUS VISITS BLACK JAGUAR FOUNDATION’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AREAS IN PARÁ

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March 22nd marks World Water Day! This year, we want to underscore the importance of preserving springs for the balance of aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity restoration and natural resource preservation—as well as for sustainable development and the quality of life of communities depending on these water sources. 

Water is a fundamental resource for life, for both humans and ecosystems. Preserving springs is crucial for ensuring the supply of drinking water and maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems. 

Therefore, seeking ways to preserve these springs is vital. Small actions, such as avoiding deforestation in areas near springs, promoting the restoration of riparian forests, and adopting sustainable water use practices, can make a significant difference. 

With this purpose in mind, the Black Jaguar Foundation develops actions that promote ecological restoration, thus conserving watercourses and their respective springs. 

Check out the image below of a small spring identified during field validation work by our validation analyst, Matheus Fonseca, which will soon have its surroundings restored: 

Matheus Fonseca also prepared content directly from one of our partner rural properties to demonstrate how simple actions can preserve springs and ensure a healthy ecosystem: 

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On International Women’s Day, Restor.eco launched a campaign to share stories of women dedicated to the conservation and restoration of nature – and guess what? Laís D’Isep, our seed production analyst and responsible for mobilizing Ressemear (Araguaia Seed Network), was one of the highlights in the community leadership category! 

Among over 18,000 stories within the Restor Community, there are countless brilliant and resilient women dedicating their days to making a positive impact on nature and local populations. 

Given so many inspiring examples, we’re proud that Laís’ work in leading Ressemear was one of the five highlights selected to feature in the #SheRestors campaign. It’s a fantastic opportunity for more people to learn about this initiative that generates income and employment for local communities in the Araguaia region. 

Click here to see the full #SheRestors campaign by Restor.eco – featuring Laís’ story and those of other incredible women in restoration! And watch the video below:

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Last Friday March 1^st, we had the opportunity to host, together with the J.Pzn Sweelinck UvA Orchestra (University of Amsterdam), a benefit concert to raise funds for the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.

The concert was hold in a special venue in Amsterdam, in an old church in the center of Amsterdam, which allows for an amazing place for a (classical) concert as well as for us to (re)present Black Jaguar Foundation.

Our initiator, Ben Valks, presented Black Jaguar Foundation and after the amazing concert we had the opportunity to socialize with all the supporters. We celebrated a GREAT evening together with partners, family, friends, and potential partners.

We would like to happily share some images of the event and thank all of you for the continuous support. Together we are realizing one of the biggest ecological restoration projects on Earth and creating a better world for the future generations!

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Join us on the 1st of March in Amsterdam for a special Benefit Concert for the Planet. A special collaboration between UvA-Orkest J.Pzn Sweelinck and Black Jaguar Foundation.

You can buy a ticket for a normal price of €35,00 or donate an extra amount to the BJF! If you want to become a BJF Friend you can purchase a ticket to the concert and directly join our BJF Community!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

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We are extremely happy to announce that, after being nominated by Restor.eco, the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor is officially competing for the 2024 Earthshot Prize!

THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE

Launched by HRH Prince William, the Earthshot Prize exists to discover, spotlight and help grow innovative solutions that are working to restore and regenerate our planet.

Its name refers to the President Kennedy’s plan in the 1960s to send a man to the Moon within a decade.

The goal is that until 2030, 5 awards of £1 million each will be distributed annually to the winners of each of the categories:

• Protecting and restoring nature
• Cleaning our air
• Reviving our oceans
• Building a litter-free world
• Fixing our climate

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Restor.eco, responsible for the nomination, for supporting the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. We are looking forward to the next stages of the selection, which should only be completed by the end of 2024!

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