ESCOLAS REGENERATIVAS PELO CLIMA

OUR FOREST IN NUMBERS

145 TREES HAVE BEEN PLANTED BY OUR STUDENTS

1.500 TREES PLANTED IS OUR GOAL

FOREST LOCATION

ABOUT PLANTING

HOW WE DO

THE RESTORATION

To restore a degraded area in the Amazon, or in virtually any other biome, it is essential to rely on an ecosystem of partners dedicated to facilitating the initial restoration process through the planting of diverse trees.

This ecosystem includes seed networks with local collectors who work to collect seeds from the forest, nurseries specializing in the production of seedlings of various species, and farmers who partner with us to restore their Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs) or even to create agroforestry systems. Each part of this ecosystem plays a fundamental role in environmental restoration, and it is this collaboration that allows us to advance the recovery of degraded ecosystems.

SEEDLING PRODUCTION

Native seedlings are produced with special care. This begins with the collection of seeds from hundreds of native trees in the region. These seeds are then processed and selected to ensure quality and genetic diversity. In the nurseries, the seedlings are cultivated with controlled breeding, resulting in robust seedlings that make restoration more effective.

RESTORATION PROJECT

The restoration project begins with identifying farmers interested in restoring APP areas or creating agroforestry. Our technicians visit the areas, collect soil samples, and conduct a detailed survey, including planting areas. This helps us understand the needs of each location and select appropriate tree species.

PLANTING

Planting begins with the onset of rain in Rondônia, usually in late November. First, we fence the area and prepare the holes for planting seedlings and seeds. We fertilize the soil according to the analysis and use hydrogel to reduce losses. Planting is done collectively, with beneficiaries and local helpers.

MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING

During maintenance, we remove grass with mowers and control ants. In the first year, we replant seedlings that haven't adapted to their new location (from the nursery to the degraded area) and install surveillance cameras when necessary.

HOW WE

MONITORING

During the maintenance phase, we guide beneficiaries on implementing measures to increase the chances of restoration success. These include: using mowers to control grass growth, controlling ants, and replanting seedlings in the first year to replace seedlings that haven't adapted to their new location. We also conduct visits to the planting areas to monitor maintenance and tree development.

HOW WE

PLANT TREES

New tree seedlings are always planted during the rainy season (late November to May) in partnership with indigenous communities. Planting involves a wide variety of native species in the agroforestry system, enabling ecological management of the area while promoting ecosystem restoration.

AT GRADED, YOUR CHILD LEARNS AND LIVES SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability at Graded is woven throughout the curriculum, giving students authentic opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world challenges.

In pre-kindergarten, children observe the life cycle of a seed, fostering early awareness of nature and care for the environment. First graders explore animal habitats through nonfiction writing, while lower school STEM students apply design thinking to learn about and help determine the placement of a campus biodigester.

Students in middle school science classes investigate local climate issues in Brazil, including gold mining pollution, plastics in the oceans, and animal trafficking in the Mata Atlântica. Design & technology students take on hands-on, socially relevant projects anchored in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and high school students may enroll in IB Environmental Systems and Societies, an interdisciplinary course on global environmental issues and solutions.

Across PK–12, sustainability serves as a lens for inquiry and problem-solving, preparing students to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

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