← Back to the directory
Sinal do Vale – Atlantic Forest Regeneration & Bioeconomy Hub in Rio State
Trust T1
- Climate Zones
- Tropical rainforest.
- Regenerative Focus
- Reforestation, agroforestry, education, regenerative tourism.
About this land node
Sinal do Vale regenerates Atlantic Forest ecosystems and fosters a regenerative bioeconomy through education, agroforestry, and community programs, turning 173 hectares into a living laboratory for climate adaptation and socio-economic innovation.
Overview
- Project Vision
- Develop a regenerative bioeconomy through ecosystem restoration.
- Project Purpose
- To regenerate ecosystems, empower local communities, and build a regenerative bioeconomy through biodiversity restoration, sustainable food systems, and ecological education.
- Project Title
- Sinal do Vale
- Political Location
- Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Ecology & biodiversity
- Flora & Fauna
- Jacaranda, orchids, jaguars, parrots, sloths.
- Keystone species
- Jaguars, top predators indicating ecosystem health.
- Biodiversity context
- Near Tijuca National Park, part of Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot.
- Ecological corridors
- Links Tijuca to Serra dos Órgãos.
- Natural boundaries
- Located in the Paraíba do Sul River watershed near Tijuca National Park.
- Ecosystem unity
- Atlantic Forest biome linking hills, valleys, and riverine areas, providing corridors for jaguars and parrots and ensuring water cycling.
Climate & water
- Climate Zones
- Tropical rainforest.
- Rainfall patterns
- Rainy Oct–Mar (~200 mm/month); dry Apr–Sep.
- Average Rainfall
- 1,500–2,000 mm/year
- Temperature Extremes
- 18°C to 30°C
- Average Temperature
- 24°C average
- Watershed
- Paraíba do Sul River watershed feeding into the Atlantic.
- Aquifers & groundwater
- Sustainable aquifer use via rain harvesting.
- Nearby water bodies
- ≈10 km to Paraíba do Sul River; ≈50 km to Atlantic Ocean
Land & terrain
- Elevation & slope
- 200–500 m; gentle to moderate slopes.
- Landforms
- Hills and river valleys.
- Soil Types
- Sandy-loam soils with low fertility; enhanced through composting and agroforestry.
- Soil health
- Low organic matter, improving with regenerative practices.
- Erosion risk
- Moderate due to deforestation; mitigated by agroforestry.
- Natural resources
- Water, biodiversity, timber.
- Renewable resource potential
- Solar energy, water harvesting, biomass.
People & history
- Land Acknowledgements
- Honours Tupi-Guarani cultural traditions.
- Traditional ecological knowledge
- Tupi-Guarani agroforestry practices.
- Human Cultures
- Local Rio communities and eco‑tourists.
- Cultural continuity
- Local Rio communities, eco-tourists, researchers
- Cultural landscapes
- Restored forests, agroforestry plots, education centres.
- Recent land history
- Deforested land now regenerating through community action.
Regenerative practice
- Regenerative Focus
- Reforestation, agroforestry, education, regenerative tourism.
- Regenerative Methodologies
- Native planting, syntropic agroforestry, composting, community gardens.
- Environmental objectives
- Reforest degraded areas, increase biodiversity, restore soil.
- Community objectives
- Provide education, training, eco-tourism to build resilience.
- Community engagement
- Workshops, eco‑tours, volunteer programs, digital outreach.
- Economic Model
- Donations, eco‑tourism, workshop fees, regenerative product sales.
Impact
- Expressed Impact
- Restored 100 ha, increased biodiversity by 15%, hosted over 1,000 visitors.
- Key impact metrics
- Ha restored, biodiversity uplift, visitors engaged.
Visiting & links
- Nearest urban centres
- ≈40 km from Rio de Janeiro.
- Website
- https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/sinal-do-vale-brazil/
- Social media
- https://www.instagram.com/ecorestorationcommunities