From May 6th to 9th, Black Jaguar Foundation and Ressemear took part in the 4th Redário Gathering, held in Nova Xavantina, Mato Grosso.
Laís D’Isep, seed production analyst, and Célia Guimarães, a seed collector from Ressemear, joined the four days of intense programming. It was a time for learning, sharing experiences, and strengthening connections among those who make ecological restoration happen on the ground.
On the first day, we visited the herbarium and seed lab at UNEMAT, as well as the headquarters of the Xingu Seed Network. We got a close look at technologies developed by collectors, such as seed processing machines built by Wanderley, a specialist in baru seed processing.
On the second day, we followed presentations on Redário’s 2024 activities, heard inspiring testimonials from women seed collectors, and visited areas restored through the “muvuca” method and agroforestry systems.
The third day brought important discussions about network organization, safety during seed collection, and restoration experiences in different territories. We also took part in a small “muvuquinha” and visited the Rio das Mortes, one of the region’s iconic rivers.
On the final day, the focus was on lessons learned and planning the next steps: discussion circles on pricing, the role of technical staff, tools like the Redário app, and suggestions for future gatherings.
Participating in this event was an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to ecological restoration and to those on the front lines: the native seed collectors.
