Connecting fragments for conservation
Biodiversity loss is the second greatest risk, according to the World Economic Forum, over the next 10 years. Suzano, a company linked to nature, consulted more than 50 expert stakeholders on the subject and decided to act on habitat fragmentation, which is one of the main factors in biodiversity loss. They have committed to connecting 500,000 hectares of priority conservation fragments by 2030.
Goal: 500,000 hectares of conservation by 2030.
Methodology
The connection of priority areas occurs through the creation of ecological corridors. The corridors are mapped by identifying priority fragments for conservation, considering their size and importance for landscape connectivity. The corridors are implemented using restoration techniques in native areas and mixed models in productive areas, encompassing both owned and third-party properties, such as farms, settlements, traditional communities, and indigenous peoples. The project has partners and clients such as Inovaland, IPÊ, IFC, and Sofidel.
Creation of ecological corridors to connect priority fragments.
Results
By 2024, we had implemented 2,013 hectares of areas in ecological corridors, enabling the connection of 157,889 hectares, including 1,155 hectares of mixed models and 858 hectares of restoration. We strengthened the territories by delivering 3 community nurseries, a seed bank, and training 120 participants in a seed collection group. We made progress in monitoring the biodiversity currently present in the corridor through innovative Environmental DNA techniques and autonomous recorders. The main challenges of the project are third-party engagement, fire pressures, and deforestation.
Innovative monitoring with environmental DNA and autonomous recorders.
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