Forest recovery efforts in the eastern Amazon rainforest


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T. Sato, . (2011) Forest recovery efforts in the eastern Amazon rainforest. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Mitsubishi Corporation MC began the Brazilian Tropical Forest Regeneration Experimental Project began in 1992 under the guidance of Dr.Akira Miyawaki of Yokohama National University. Since 2005 MC has collaborated with the NGO ASFLORA - Friends of the Amazon Forest Institute to oversee this program. Over the past two decades over 500 000 seedlings have been planted across an area of roughly 500 hectares. The program aims to not only contribute to the recovery of tropical forest ecosytems but also to educate the youth of Brazil about the importance of forest preservation.


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Abstract

Mitsubishi Corporation MC began the Brazilian Tropical Forest Regeneration Experimental Project began in 1992 under the guidance of Dr.Akira Miyawaki of Yokohama National University. Since 2005 MC has collaborated with the NGO ASFLORA - Friends of the Amazon Forest Institute to oversee this program. Over the past two decades over 500 000 seedlings have been planted across an area of roughly 500 hectares. The program aims to not only contribute to the recovery of tropical forest ecosytems but also to educate the youth of Brazil about the importance of forest preservation.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: QH 541.5 R27 I61 2011
AGROVOC Term: Forest management
AGROVOC Term: Forest reserves
AGROVOC Term: Tropical forests
AGROVOC Term: Ecosystems
AGROVOC Term: Brazil
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11563

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