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Apr 17
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Hike4Nature: join this movement, one step at a time, and raise funds to the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor!

By Invisible on news page

Hike4Nature is more than a hike, it is a global movement connecting people through one shared purpose: restoring forests in the Amazon and Cerrado in Brazil. 

From May 31 to October 31, participants from different countries will collectively cover 2,600 km between Amsterdam and Lisbon, crossing the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal. This symbolic distance represents the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor, one of the largest restoration projects in the world. 

You do not need to complete the full route or even be in Europe to participate. Join for a few days, choose selected sections, or create your own walk wherever you are. 

Your registration already creates impact, as the participation fee serves as an initial donation to the project. From there, you can invite friends, family, and partners to raise even more support. 

That is how you become a Hike4Nature ambassador: someone who not only joins the challenge, but helps inspire others to act. 

Companies, teams, and groups of friends can also participate together, combining efforts to generate even greater impact. 

Throughout the journey, participants will cross trails, mountains, villages, and forests in an experience that goes far beyond hiking. It is a chance to connect with nature, with others, and with a shared mission. 

Now it is your turn. Choose how to participate, rally your network, and be part of this journey. 

Because together, we can go further, and restore much more. 

Apr 17
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Earth Day: how the Black Jaguar Foundation, together with farmers and local communities, is making a difference.

By Invisible on news page

On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day, a reminder that the future depends on the actions we take today.

At BJF, this commitment is built hand in hand with rural producers and local communities, who are essential partners in creating the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.

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Restoration begins on rural properties, where degraded areas are recovered and native vegetation fragments reconnected. Over time, these restored areas form a continuous ecological corridor along the Araguaia River, linking the Amazon and the Cerrado in Brazil. 

Local communities also play a fundamental role. Their deep knowledge of the territory supports seed collection and commercialization, strengthening sustainable local economies while contributing directly to restoration. 

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This model allows restoration to happen at scale while respecting the land and empowering those who live there to become active part of the solution. 

More than restoring land, this work helps biodiversity return, protects water resources, and creates healthier ecosystems. 

This Earth Day, we celebrate restoration as a collective effort — the result of many people working together to generate real impact for the planet. 

Apr 17
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The BJF nursery expands and increases seedling production capacity.

By Invisible on news page

Scaling restoration requires scaling seedling production. That is why the Black Jaguar Foundation nursery in Santana do Araguaia is undergoing a new phase of expansion. 

Structural and operational improvements have already increased production capacity from 500,000 to 650,000 seedlings per season. 

Recent upgrades include raised beds for better seedling development and management, irrigation improvements for greater control and stability, windbreak installations, a newly drilled well, and electrical system enhancements. A new transition area between shade and full sun has also reduced mortality risks and improved seedling quality. 

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Additional improvements are planned throughout the year to support continued growth. 

Reaching 1.2 million seedlings per season will be a major milestone — allowing more hectares to be restored and accelerating the development of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. 

Apr 17
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Biodiversity in focus: an expedition in search of new species for flooded areas.

By Invisible on news page

During expeditions across southern Pará and western Tocantins, we worked side by side with Ressemear collectors to identify species with strong potential for restoration in seasonally flooded areas. 

Drawing on local ecological knowledge built through hands-on experience, observation, and experimentation, collectors suggested species adapted to wet environments — expanding the possibilities for restoration in these landscapes.

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Branches were collected for botanical identification, and seeds are now undergoing germination tests in the nursery. We are closely monitoring the development of these species to assess their performance both in seedling production and in the field. 

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So far, more than 30 species have been identified. Some have already stood out for their ability to thrive under prolonged flooding conditions, helping increase biodiversity in future plantings. 

This process highlights the essential role of local communities in restoration and shows how combining technical expertise with local knowledge creates more effective, diverse, and resilient solutions. 

Apr 17
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Another successful planting season: 280 hectares restored across XX farms in the Araguaia region.

By Invisible on news page

With the close of the 2025/2026 planting season, we are proud to celebrate another important milestone in the growth of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.

A total of 280 hectares have now entered the restoration process. But planting is only the beginning. Over the next three years, these areas will receive ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure each species can establish, thrive, and play its role in restoring the Amazon and Cerrado landscapes.

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Making this season possible required a major collective effort: XXX thousand seedlings were produced in our nursery, while XXX kilograms of seeds were sourced through the BJF Araguaia Seed Network, mobilized by the Black Jaguar Foundation.

With this new progress, the project now totals XXX hectares restored and XXX trees planted since the initiative began, a clear sign of the steady expansion of the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor.

Each restored hectare represents tangible progress toward our mission and a stronger future for biodiversity in the Araguaia region.

Oct 13
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Safety and well-being in focus at Black Jaguar Foundation’s 1st Internal Week for Accident Prevention

By Invisible on news page

In September, the Black Jaguar Foundation held its first SIPAT — Internal Week for Accident Prevention at Work, bringing the entire team together for a full day dedicated to care, awareness, and valuing life. 

Held on September 19, 2025, the SIPAT featured a diverse and inspiring program. The day began with workplace exercises, emphasizing the importance of physical activity for daily well-being, followed by a discussion on alcoholism and substance dependence, creating space for dialogue and active listening. 

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After a coffee break and prize draw, the morning continued with the talk “The Magical Show I”, delivering a light and motivational message on self-awareness and safety. In the afternoon, the team participated in a session on workplace safety, as well as the talks “Yellow September: You Are Not Alone” on depression and suicide prevention, and “Motivation and Personal Development”, closing the day with reflection and positive energy. 

SIPAT was also marked by the active participation of all employees, who engaged fully in the activities. 

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We want to thank everyone who joined and helped make this event special because protecting lives is part of our mission to restore the Araguaia. 

Sep 03
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2024 BJF Annual Report

By Invisible on news page

The Black Jaguar Foundation’s Annual Report 2024 is finally ready! Have a look at all that we achieved together in 2024: 

Please click on “full screen” on the right bottom to see the report in an optimised way.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT DONE BY BAKERTILLY 

The 2024 BJF Annual Report also includes combined, consolidated finances for Black Jaguar Foundation’s branches in Brazil and The Netherlands. These finances are audited by Bakertilly.

The Dutch and Brazilian entities are separate legal entities and administer their finances in two separate systems. Although we are not legally an integrated organisation, we act as such and have therefore decided to present you our combined financial statements.

Jun 11
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We’ve been selected by Conservation International to support the restoration of 150 hectares on small-scale properties in Pará

By Invisible on news page

Good news is coming to Pará! The Black Jaguar Foundation was one of the organizations chosen by Conservation International (CI-Brazil) to implement the project “Forest for Well-being.” The goal is to restore 150 hectares on small rural properties over the next two rainy seasons. 

Unlike other projects we have carried out, this one has a special focus: directly supporting producers of smaller areas — up to 4 fiscal modules — so they can lead the restoration on their own land. This makes the process more local, participatory, and connected to the daily life of those living in rural areas. 

With technical and financial support from CI and the Amazon Fund/BNDES, we will be able to test and apply new restoration methods such as assisted natural regeneration and agroforestry systems. The idea is to go beyond environmental recovery: also generate social and economic benefits and strengthen the involved communities. 

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This opportunity came through a public call, which supports restoration projects focused on social inclusion, local protagonism, and solutions that truly make sense for those on the front lines. 

As Conservation International itself highlighted: “These initiatives implement nature-based solutions, focusing on community leadership and large-scale restoration of the Amazon biome.” 

We are excited about this new challenge and the chance to work even closer to the people, the countryside, and the forest! 

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.
May 15
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Consolidated results of the 2024/2025 planting season

By Invisible on news page

The results of the 2024/2025 planting season are in – and they bring great news! 

We’ve made significant progress in the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor, with over 200 hectares restored and 25 km of watercourses protected. Since the project’s inception, more than 1.2 million trees have been planted in the Corridor! 

Our work across 12 farms along the corridor has been key to expanding our impact. Thousands of native trees have been planted, respecting local biodiversity and strengthening the reconnection between the Cerrado and Amazon biomes.  

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This season has also brought benefits for people: over 70 jobs were created, both directly and indirectly, boosting the local economy and promoting sustainable development. 

Together, we are making a difference! Every tree planted and every action taken is an important step for the future. 

Would you like to join us in realizing one of the longest biodiversity corridors on Earth? Become one of the First 600 to join our mission of hope and action HERE.
Sep 05
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2023 BJF Annual Report

By Invisible on news page

The Black Jaguar Foundation’s Annual Report 2023 is finally ready! Have a look at all that we achieved together in 2023: 

Please click on “full screen” on the right bottom to see the report in an optimised way.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT DONE BY BAKERTILLY 

The 2023 BJF Annual Report also includes combined, consolidated finances for Black Jaguar Foundation’s branches in Brazil and The Netherlands. These finances are audited by Bakertilly.

The Dutch and Brazilian entities are separate legal entities and administer their finances in two separate systems. Although we are not legally an integrated organisation, we act as such and have therefore decided to present you our combined financial statements.