AVIVE Regenerating Rainforests in Brazil

AVIVE Regenerating Rainforests in Brazil Earth Report Hands On Pure Gene-eous Anita Roddick (Founder-The Body Shop): In the center of an American country there’s a tiny isle 1 km square that’s home to more species of plant and animal life when here in United Kingdom the tropical zones are this planets wild genetic power plants since so few species have been studied scientist can only guess how rapidly we’re annihilating them. One estimate suggests 137 species disappear everyday. Grinding poverty in tropical countries is the main cause of extinction. In this edition of hands on we profile communities recognized by the United Nations for their role in confronting the holocaust of species and we commentary they’ve all devised new strategies or dusted up old ones to raise incomes without destroying biodiversity. The Amazon rainforest both some of the planets greatest biodiversity but as roads cut deep into the forest clear fell logging mining and intensive farming threaten this precious habitat also at risk people’s traditional knowledge of forest resources. Silves, Brazil Dollars from scents. On Silves Islands a group of local women have banded together to produce eco-friendly forest products like other projects booked in this program they’re celebrated by the UNs equator initiative for the way their work of conserving biodiversity and fighting poverty. The Green Life Association of Amazonia AVIVA was set up in 1999 its mission to protect and regenerate the rain forest while fostering traditional practices in less than 3 years it has given over 100 won from 5 different communities the chance to earn steady income and value the forest. The giant seapods of the Macacarecuya tree as sustainably harvested for use as candle holders.. Donna Maria (Avive): With a small amount of money I get help at home. I help my son who needs me. I pay for his studies and travel to see my parents to catch by. Correspondent: The fragrant rosewood tree was plentiful until excessive demand from the perfume industry led to its near extinction so locals must make do with another species Raciosa. AVIVE is working hard to establish a reserve for this fragrant trees guarantying their supply and reducing pressure on the forest. Only a few branches are taken from each tree and brought back to be distilled by the women. 6 liters of water are added to 7 kilos of precious leaves. Steam force through the leaves drawing out the oils. This vapour mixture passes down a water-cooled tube. Finally the water separates leaving the aromatic oils. Finally the water separate leaving the aromatic oils. Correspondent: At its nursery AVIVE grows a variety of species to encourage local reforestation. One of this is –regular visits to outlying communities make sure the trees are properly nurtured. – is used for dyes and digestive remedies while the oil has a sweet clove aroma and communities are encouraged to plant it in the most degraded places. In – women gather wild melon leaves an ingredient for soap traditionally used to treat dermatitis basket making is the village specialty perfect packaging for AVIVE products. In Silves the association produce a range of herbal soaps and cosmetics. Pure glycerin is heated and after melting combined with freshly distilled essential oil. It’s then ready for the molds and eroba oil is added to wax for another AVIVE special insect repellant candles. All the merchandises displayed in the AVIVE shop a showcase for sustainable practice. Amete Souza Canto (AVIVE): I have future for prosperity and change. Until we die and hope for the future. One day it gets better. Correspondent: With the benefits of forest products clear to all the future of the Amazon habitat and its people should be more secure.