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A man in Vale uniform wears goggles and a glove on his left hand where a bird of prey lands.




The forest speaks.
But before listening, we need to take
a close look at it.

 

For decades, human activity has disturbed the balance between fauna and flora. A tour into the Amazon forest guided by those who are reconstructing this history is the best way to connect with nature and meet real Guardians of the Rainforest.

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Episode 1

Guided by the biologist Andre Rezende and the parabotanist Delmo, we will discover the biodiversity of the Carajás National Forest, the Vale Zoo and Botanical Park, and the famous golden parakeet, a species threatened with extinction

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Episode 2

In this episode, we take off on a helicopter trip to see the partnerships that contribute to the conservation of the forest.

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Aerial view of the river with some fishermen sailing and vegetation on the banks.

Episode 4

t’s time to learn about the forest’s DNA, the genetic codes that reveal important information and point out new and promising paths to science.

Aerial view of a map with a line around it demarcating the Carajás National Forest.
Aerial view of a map with a line around it demarcating the Carajás National Forest.
In a documentary series designed by Vale, we will explore the Amazon through the meticulous eyes of those dedicated to keeping the native forest standing, and learn about the projects, the research studies and the people who work full time in the conservation of the Amazon rainforest. The series is divided into four episodes with different themes: “Conservation”, “Science and Research”, “Institutional Partnerships” and “Recovery”, and can be watched on Vale’s channels and on YouTube. The initiative also resulted in a 47-minute documentary to be aired on the Discovery channels.
 

Check out Vale’s activities

A bird with a high crest and a downward rounded beak. This is a royal hawk.
Institutional partnerships

The Chico Mendes Institute of Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio, Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade) and Vale are working together to protect the largest area of continuous forest in the south and southeast regions of Pará. Conservation of this area is an important measure in reducing global warming due to the maintenance of the forest carbon stock. This is just one of the examples of the partnerships forged by Vale to protect the Amazon.
 
Man spreads fishing net over river.
Recovery

Vale is reforesting pasture areas acquired in Serra Sul by creating ecological corridors in addition to restoring the region’s fauna and flora. Since the start of the project, 1,045 hectares have been reforested and 3,853 are being recovered through partnerships established by the Vale Fund.







 
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Science and Research

The company has invested R$ 792 million in research in biodiversity and study of species genomes and climate change through the Vale Institute of Technology (ITV). ITV is dedicated to research and studies focused on sustainable development and mining, which help understand future scenarios according to climate change, forecast which forests are at risk to be extinguished, and understand the types of native vegetation in a region.


 
A feline with spots on its face and body, floppy ears, a long snout and a long moustache. This is a jaguar.
Conservation

The Biopark Vale Amazônia, maintained and managed by Vale, is in a Federal Conservation unit within the Carajás National Forest. The Park was created in 1985 in an area of 30 hectares, which is home to native species of Amazonian fauna and flora including birds, agoutis and monkeys that live freely in the areas of visitation, providing visitors a unique experience of immersion in the Amazon rainforest.



 

Testimonials

White lily flower in bloom.

The Amazon

It is urgent to keep the forest standing and to value and promote sustainable development opportunities for local populations. Vale has been in the Amazon for more than 30 years helping ICMBio protect approximately 800,000 hectares of forest, an area equivalent to five cities of São Paulo.
Mountainous environment with abundant closed forest.

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