Inspired Couple from Brazil Transforms a Deserted Forest into a New Rainforest

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In the current era, we have been witnessing the destruction of forests on the earth. It is the responsibility of each and every individual to bring changes and protect our environment. Here is an inspired couple in Brazil who have planted a total of 2 million saplings in just 20 years with an intention to restore a destroyed rain forest into a green forest.

During the 90s period, Sebastiao Salgado returned to his hometown in Brazil. Soon, he found barren lands instead of a lush green rainforest. His wife then came up with the thought of replanting the whole forest. He said, ‘Only about 0.5% of the land was covered in trees. Then my wife had a fabulous idea to replant this forest. And when we began to do that, then all the insects and birds and fish returned and, thanks to this increase of the trees I, too, was reborn – this was the most important moment.’

Sebastiao alongside his wife found a small organization namely Instituto Terra that has planted 4 million saplings from then. All their efforts finally gave them a perfect outcome. That particular area turned out to become a new forest in just a span of 20 years. It was a barren and deserted land earlier. Later, with their efforts, the entire land included a variety of flora and fauna.

With the reforestation of that land, it became a domicile for a variety of bird species. Some of them include 172 bird species, 33 mammal species, 2 endangered, 15 amphibian species, and 15 reptile species. By cutting trees and deforestation, it shows an immense impact on the animals and humans in a huge manner. Some of the best organizations such as Instituto Terra are doing their best by protecting their jungle.

Published by Mamatha Reddy on 15 Jun 2019