Objectives

The main objectives of the AZ Forest project are:

• Contribute to mitigating climate change., through carbon sequestration and storage in forest restoration areas;

• To promote the recovery of degraded ecosystems. and the connectivity between forest fragments of the Atlantic Forest;

• Supporting climate resilience and the protection of natural resources., such as soil and water, strengthening essential ecosystem services;

• To promote regional socioeconomic development., through generation of direct and indirect jobs, training and social inclusion;

• Encourage the participation of women and young people. in activities related to ecological restoration and the green economy;

• Aligning with the goals of the São Paulo State Environmental Plan, which foresees the recovery of 37,500 hectares of vegetation by 2026;

• Generate carbon credits, with the potential to Total removal estimated at 2,337,102 tons of CO₂ over 30 years.;

• Contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially:

  • SDG 13 - Action against Global Climate Change;

  • SDG 15 – Life on Land;

  • SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth;

  • SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being.

Results

Execution period:

• Start: 2023

• Planting completed: scheduled for 2026

• Monitoring and follow-up: until 2050, focusing on biodiversity, carbon and social benefits.

Results achieved to date (2022–2025):

• Restored area: 2,860 hectares;

• Total number of trees planted: 5 million;

• Ecological corridors implemented: 43,467 km of habitat connected;

• Floristic richness: 173 species of native trees identified;

• Biodiversity recorded: 23 species of mammals and 93 species of birds observed in the restoration areas;

• Carbon removal potential: 2,337,102 tons of CO₂ in 30 years;

• Total area planned: 6,000 hectares of forest restoration by 2026;

Socioeconomic impact:

• Direct jobs: 267 people;

• Jobs where income depends entirely on the project: 240 people;

• Female participation: 77 women;

• Participation of young people (up to 29 years old): 86 employees;

• Indirect beneficiaries: 739 people;

• Complementary activities: programs environmental education, technical training and establishment of forest seedling nurseries.