Reforestation of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil - Serra da Beleza

Agro-Restoration Project in partnership with Emater - Rio - official environmental agency for the state of Rio de Janeiro


The Wolf of the Atlantic Forest
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Welcome to Santo Adolfo and our Agro Restoration Project in partnership with Emater - Rio.
Heart of Palms Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara',

The planting of Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara', was the first forest restorationproject at Santo Adolfo in collaboration with Piaui from Emater - Rio.

Referred to as " The Wolf of the Atlantic Forest " this beautiful and elegant palm tree is a native of the Atlantic forest . It is related to the Açai palm which we planted amidst the Musa SP 'Banana Prata' in the Bananeiral. It is illegal to cut the wild Jussara, sadly there is a large scale clandestine trade as the " Palmito " is a national and international delicacy and highly profitable.

We planted 750 saplings of " Palmito " on the borders of the 3 Brooks and the area behind the natural water pool towards the corral.

This was the first forest restorationproject at Santo Adolfo and a great success.



Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara',from the Índios Guarani in Angra Dos Reis

The ancient skills of the indigenous people came into play - the Guarani tribe from Angra dos Reis grew the 750 saplings of Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara', for our Agro Restoration Project.

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Delivery of 500 Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara' saplings grown for us through Emater - Rio by the Guarani Indians in Angra dos Reis.
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Alair the farm manager.


The planting of Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara', The Wolf of the Atlantic Forest was a brilliant kick start for our forest restoration project.

Video of Piaui from Emater - Rio with Paulo, Indio Guarani, Indian mother and child watching the loading of the Palmitos.
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Thriving Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara', in a semi shade glade.
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Euterpe edulis 'Palmito Jussara', amidst Busy Lizzie, Fern 'Fern', tropical foliage.
Updated June 2023