During expeditions across southern Pará and western Tocantins, we worked side by side with Ressemear collectors to identify species with strong potential for restoration in seasonally flooded areas.
Drawing on local ecological knowledge built through hands-on experience, observation, and experimentation, collectors suggested species adapted to wet environments — expanding the possibilities for restoration in these landscapes.
Branches were collected for botanical identification, and seeds are now undergoing germination tests in the nursery. We are closely monitoring the development of these species to assess their performance both in seedling production and in the field.
So far, more than 30 species have been identified. Some have already stood out for their ability to thrive under prolonged flooding conditions, helping increase biodiversity in future plantings.
This process highlights the essential role of local communities in restoration and shows how combining technical expertise with local knowledge creates more effective, diverse, and resilient solutions.
