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.
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