The Black Jaguar Foundation welcomed representatives from Rabobank for an immersive journey through the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor, offering a closer look at the partnerships, people, and landscapes driving large-scale ecological restoration.
The visit began in Lagoa da Confusão (Tocantins), where the group explored the site of BJF’s future second restoration hub. They also visited farms and strategic restoration areas while meeting with local stakeholders to discuss opportunities for expanding restoration efforts across the region.
The following day, the delegation traveled to Santana do Araguaia (Pará) to meet members of the BJF Araguaia Seed Network. The conversations offered a firsthand perspective on the vital role seed collectors play in restoring ecosystems while creating new income opportunities for local communities.
The itinerary also included visits to the Black Jaguar Foundation’s forest nursery and operational warehouse, where guests followed the journey from seed collection to seedling production and gained insight into the logistics behind large-scale restoration. The group then visited restored areas in the field, seeing firsthand how native vegetation is returning and ecological connectivity is being rebuilt across the landscape.
A special dinner brought together representatives from Rabobank, the Black Jaguar Foundation team, and local partners working to build the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. More than a celebration, the evening created space for meaningful conversations, new ideas, and stronger connections among the people making restoration possible.
The visit concluded with a look ahead at the Black Jaguar Foundation’s next milestones, including the expansion of restoration activities and the development of the second restoration hub in Lagoa da Confusão. By the end of the week, participants had experienced firsthand how collaboration, local engagement, and long-term commitment are helping reconnect the Amazon and Cerrado through large-scale ecological restoration.
