We are excited to share with you our 2024 Annual Report! Showcasing the milestones and impact the Black Jaguar Foundation made in 2024, including our financial report! Baker Tilly only recently completed the review of our financial statements. That’s why it took a little longer to share our Annual Report ’24 with you…. But we hope the waiting was worth the results

Despite different challenges, westrengthened our team, rebuilt and expanded our nursery, grew the BJF Araguaia Seed Network (Ressemear), and consolidated partnerships in Brazil and worldwide. Ready to dive into our 2024 Annual Report?

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Check out some of our 2024 highlights:

It’s been quite a year! And the upcoming 2025/2026 planting season, already on the horizon, will be even more exciting!

And as you already know, none of this would be possible without your support! Together, we are transforming landscapes, creating green jobs, and building a more sustainable future. Share our 2024 Annual Report so we can expand the BJF Community further.

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With all the numbers now consolidated, we want to share another achievement with you: the results of the 2024/2025 planting season, reflecting the strength of our collective work in ecological restoration! 

During the last rainy season, we advanced the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor with 590,000 native trees planted, resulting in 244 hectares already under restoration. 

With these numbers, we surpassed our goal, reaching 1.2 million native trees in development and 626.81 hectares under restoration in the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor since the start of the project. Now that we have gained intense learning experience over the past years in restoring degraded areas in remote areas in Tocantins and Pará, we are now planning to expand and scale-up our field-operations. So many more native trees in the coming plantings seasons to come!

The results of the 2024/2025 planting season were made possible through joint efforts. We produced 146,000 seedlings in our nursery in Santana do Araguaia (Pará) and acquired 2,429.6 kg of forest seeds for direct sowing. Almost all seeds came through Ressemear, a seed network mobilized by us that provides supplementary income for around 50 families in Santana do Araguaia (PA), Caseara (TO), and Marianópolis (TO). 

This achievement was only possible thanks to the partnerships we have built — both rural and institutional — and our team, committed to transforming the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor into an example of how environmental conservation and agricultural production can go hand in hand. 

Together, we are making a difference! Every tree planted and every action taken is an important step for the future. 

At the end of July, Carlos Nobre — one of the world’s most respected climate scientists and an ambassador of the Black Jaguar Foundation — published an opinion piece in Valor Econômico, one of Brazil’s largest and most influential newspapers, especially among business and agribusiness leaders. 

In the article, titled “Restored forest, strengthened production”, Nobre argues that conservation and ecological restoration are essential to ensuring the resilience of Brazil’s agricultural production, particularly in the face of advancing climate change. He emphasizes that restoring degraded forests is crucial for water security, soil protection, and climate stability — all factors directly linked to agricultural productivity. 

Nobre also cites the Black Jaguar Foundation as a real-world example of large-scale restoration that combines science, socio-environmental impact, and collaboration with the productive sector. 

This mention in such a high-profile outlet reinforces the recognition and importance of BJF’s mission in addressing global challenges. 

Check the full article (in portuguese) HERE.

The Black Jaguar Foundation hosted representatives from CAIXA for an intensive field journey through the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. During the visit, interviews, footage, and testimonials were recorded for an exclusive web series about the projects supported by CAIXA’s Socio-Environmental Fund — including the planting of 1 million trees with BJF. 

The filming took place in Santana do Araguaia (Pará), at Black Jaguar Foundation sites: areas under ecological restoration, the forest nursery, and local partner properties. We also traveled to Tocantins to visit Ressemear seed collection groups, part of the Araguaia Seed Network, to showcase up close the social and environmental impact of this initiative. 

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The web series is in its final production phase and will be presented during COP30, which will take place in Belém in November 2025. We can’t wait to share the results of this work that unites forests, people, and the future! 

In the meantime, here’s a video giving you a glimpse behind the scenes of the filming: 

Today we present a special series of interviews with various collaborators from the Black Jaguar Foundation: 

Starting the Journey: heading to Santana do Araguaia! 

Crossing the Araguaia River, Fala Carlão introduces the destination: the areas where Black Jaguar operates. 

Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor: vision, preparation, and strategic partnership 

Discover the ambition and long-term planning behind one of the world’s largest ecological corridors. 

Santana do Araguaia: a model municipality in environmental compliance 

Since 2014, Santana do Araguaia has maintained the Green Municipality seal, reflecting its commitment to the Forest Code and environmental conservation.

On the front lines: daily care for planted seedlings 

Learn about the essential work of the team that maintains the areas to ensure the healthy growth of trees planted in restoration sites. 

Behind the forest: the essential work of logistics and supply 

Meet the team responsible for organizing, maintaining, and distributing the equipment that ensures the success of reforestation at the Black Jaguar Foundation. 

Seedling nursery: the beating heart of ecological restoration 

Discover the Black Jaguar nursery, where rare seeds come to life and begin transforming the Araguaia Biodiversity Corridor. 

From the Netherlands to Santana do Araguaia: governance for a sustainable future 

Camila Lefreve explains how her international experience helps structure the Black Jaguar Foundation’s governance to ensure lasting results.

Restoring APPs and strengthening seedlings for the field 

See how Black Jaguar works on the recovery of permanent preservation areas (APPs) and in preparing seedlings to face the climate and survive in natural conditions, increasing the success of forest restoration. 

Professionalism in restoration 

Carlão and Thiago show how Black Jaguar’s restoration work is as professional as traditional agribusiness management. 

High-level governance at Black Jaguar 

Eduardo Rímoli, financial manager, explains how the organization operates with transparency and rigor, aligning with the best corporate practices worldwide. 

Fazenda Santa Fé: reforestation in action 

In this segment, we follow the visit to Fazenda Santa Fé in Santana do Araguaia, where the reforestation of the Araguaia River banks is already showing impressive results. In just five years, the restored area has become a vital biodiversity corridor for the preservation of water and local life. Carlão speaks with the Black Jaguar team and partners about the impact and importance of this work, connecting science, communities, and sustainability. 

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The Amazon and the Cerrado are two of the most important biomes in Brazil and the world, harboring unique biodiversity and playing a fundamental role in climate regulation. However, degradation caused by deforestation and other threats puts the lives of millions of species — including ours — at risk. 

In honor of Amazon Day (September 5) and Cerrado Day (September 11), we invite you to join a special donation campaign running from September 5 to 11 to strengthen ecological restoration efforts in these territories. Your support will go toward collecting native seeds, planting seedlings, training local communities, and protecting restored areas. 

Every real donated is a seed of hope for the future of our planet. Let’s preserve what is ours together! Donate and spread the word! 

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For the Black Jaguar Foundation, restoring forests means restoring biodiversity. The more native tree species planted in an area, the greater the chances of rebuilding ecological processes, enriching the soil, attracting wildlife, and creating more resilient, balanced landscapes over time. 

This commitment begins at our forest nursery. From 2022 to 2024, we germinated 45 species, produced over 1.1 million seedlings, and used about 2,660 kg of seeds. 

For 2025, the numbers continue to impress: 

• 78 species in production 

• 439,110 seedlings forecast 

• 507.31 kg of seeds 

Today, our portfolio includes 78 native species—a major achievement that reflects the dedication and care of our team in ensuring that each restored area features a rich and functional mix of plants. 

Take a look at some of the grown species:

This collective effort is what makes it possible to transform seeds into living, connected, and thriving forests. 

Protecting the forest also means ensuring that our team is prepared to face field challenges safely. That’s why, on June 13, we held a Forest Fire Prevention and Response Training with our field staff in Santana do Araguaia (PA). 

By the end of the month, we conducted the same training with members of Ressemear, – the Araguaia Seed Network. These are our direct seed suppliers coming from the local community, growing together our impact. 

During the training, participants received guidance on: 

• Forest fire prevention 

• Proper use of safety equipment 

• Emergency fire response procedures 

This action is part of Black Jaguar Foundation’s ongoing efforts to create a safer, more responsible work environment—one that’s committed to protecting both nature and people.