The Amazon Rainforest, which encompasses nine nations, is facing its most dangerous and unsettling changes due to deforestation. Following this, many organizations from all around the world are making huge tree planting efforts for the Amazon Rainforest. Never have we seen anything of this magnitude before. In this article, we discuss 3 Amazon reforestation projects around the world and their efforts in doing so.
But First, the State of Deforestation in the Amazon
The Amazon rainforest plays a key role in the battle against climate change by storing an estimated 90-140 billion metric tons of carbon. It is home to well-known animals such as the Jaguar, Macaw, Amazon River Dolphin, Black Spider Monkey, and Poison Dart Frog.
Unfortunately, it is also a high-risk zone for deforestation and degradation owing to logging, unsustainable agriculture, and forest fires. This is why many endangered species are facing extinction today.
According to estimates, Amazon’s current deforestation rate is 17 percent, and its tipping point is between 20 and 25 percent. The biggest rainforest on Earth might, at worst, transform into a dry grassland if the tipping point is exceeded.
And, in November 2018, the Brazilian government confirmed the worst: deforestation rates are at their highest in more than a decade. They’ve increased by more than 13% since last year. Illegal logging and agribusiness are also contributing to rising deforestation rates.
Deforestation has an especially negative impact in Brazil, which is home to the Amazon rainforest. Because of their propensity to absorb significant amounts of damaging pollutants, scientists refer to these trees as “carbon sinks.”
Only by tackling Amazon’s massive deforestation can we mitigate the devastating environmental consequences of the loss of millions of trees. There’s no going back once endemic species become extinct—they’re gone for good. This is why many organizations from across the world are making massive efforts in the fight against Amazon deforestation.
8 Billion Trees – Amazon Rainforest Carbon Offset Project
8 Billion Trees has been one of Tenere’s major partners since the start of our operation, being one of the organizations to whom we donated our first 1959 trees.
Brazil is located at the heart of The Amazon Rainforest and the country has a long history of deforestation, and in 2005 it was rated top in the world for the number of forests lost per year. It’s only one of the reasons why 8 Billion Trees is working hard to conserve the Amazon Rainforest by planting trees.
8 Billion Trees is currently the only group in the world with permission to plant in the Brazilian states of Tocantins and Para, which are home to some of the greatest environmental degradation in the world.
In Brazil, the initiative plants a wide range of trees, here are a few examples:
- Cacaueiros (Theobroma Cacao)
- Cumarús (Dipteryx Odorata)
- Açaizeiros (Euterpe Oleracea)
- Mógnos Brasileiros (Swietenia Macrophylla)
- Ipês (Tabebuia Serratifolia)
One Tree Planted – Amazon Rainforest (ONE DOLLAR. ONE TREE)
One Tree Planted is yet another major partner of Tenere. The nonprofit organization is devoted to worldwide reforestation, specifically in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific.
To find out more about various tree-planting initiatives and to lend your assistance to reforestation, access our blog page.
In addition to spreading awareness about the value of trees, One Tree Planted’ plants trees to restore nature and biodiversity.
Their One dollar One tree project will help you plant a tree in your honor in the area of your choice for $1. You will receive an email update from One Tree Planted regarding your tree and 100% of your gift will go toward your tree.
One of their major donations go toward the Amazon Rainforest Reforestation. The core biodiverse forests of the Amazon will be protected through this effort to plant trees, and damaged land will be restored.
Utilizing cocoa produced in shade, indigenous tree species, and timber-producing species, their partners will collaborate with local farmers to build sustainable agroforestry. Participants in the sustainable agroforestry model will also receive technical help and training from them.
Their aims are to:
- Stabilize the climate and preserve and restore main forests.
- Preserve the habitat of the famous animal species of the Amazon Rainforest.
- Give the locals sustainable means of subsistence by using agroforestry.
The project calls for donations from all individuals around the globe. You can either choose to offer a one-time donation or a recurring donation. You then select the number of trees you want to plant and checkout in USD currency.
Conservation International – 73 Million Trees Restoration
Another novel project for the Amazon reforestation process is the 73 Million Trees Restoration. It aims to cover 70,000 acres of new forests by dispersing native seeds rather than planting seedlings, producing more and stronger plants for years to come.
That scorching future can be avoided, or at the very least slowed down, by this new effort. It is currently the largest tropical reforestation project in history, spanning over six years under the sponsorship of Conservation International, the Brazilian Ministry of Environment, and a number of other NGOs and corporations.
The area named the “arc of deforestation” includes the Brazilian states of Amazonas, Acre, Pará, Rondônia, and the whole Xingu watershed. Here, the project plants and nurtures 73 million trees. The short-term goal is to return 70,000 acres (about 30,000 soccer fields) of pastureland that were formerly wooded to their previous forest splendor.
Conclusion
The rainforest has endured harsh treatment since the 1970s. However, many Amazon reforestation projects have assisted massively in bringing this natural marvel back to its former self. This is all thanks to the voice of the people and the rise of environmental awareness, especially in deforestation. You can also be a part of these projects when you use Tenere for shopping. A simple act can make a difference.
