Trocano Team carry out an extensive program of visits. The Trocano team have made 42 community visits in the Trocano Project area in the month of August so far. The objective of the community visits was to follow up on training that has already been carried out in some of the communities. It was also… Continue reading Trocano Team Community Visits
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Replanting a Degraded Area in Borba
Community participation in replanting a degraded area. In support with the Secretaria Municipal de Limpeza Publica (SEMLIP), the Trocano Project participated in replanting a degraded area in Borba using fruit seedlings. On the 30th June 2023, the replanting actions took place in the community of Jatuarana on the Deus é por nós branch. The Trocano… Continue reading Replanting a Degraded Area in Borba
Trocano Exhibition at the Annual Borba Festival
Exhibit of the Trocano Project at the Feast of Santo Antônio de Borba. The Trocano Araretama Project participated in the annual festival of Santo Antônio de Borba. This was a valuable opportunity for some of the participants of the courses held by the project to display their knowledge and products. From the 9th to 11th June,… Continue reading Trocano Exhibition at the Annual Borba Festival
Results of the Recyclable Toy Contest
The Recyclable Toy Contest Results are here Local students took part in the Recycling Contest. During the recycling education day on 24th May 2023, the students were invited to take part in a competition. The title of the competition was “Contest for making the best recyclable toy”. The sub theme of the competition was: "Creating… Continue reading Results of the Recyclable Toy Contest
Recycling Education for Borba Students
Trocano Project teaches students the benefits of recycling. On 24th May 2023, the Trocano Project team delivered a lecture about the importance and benefits of recycling. 50 students from the Alcides Brandão Municipal School attended the recycling education session. It’s focus was on recycling garbage and the impact this has on the environment. As part… Continue reading Recycling Education for Borba Students
Agroecology Course held in the Trocano Project
Local farmers learn the benefits of green manuring. An agroecology and green manuring course was held in the Trocano project from the 8th to 10th May 2023. The course was held for the communities in the Axinim District in Borba. Axinim is located approximately 50km from the seat of the municipality. The design of the… Continue reading Agroecology Course held in the Trocano Project
Restoration actions in the Trocano Project
Project team reforesting a Degraded Area in Borba On March 29, 2023, restoration actions for the recovery of a degraded area were carried out in the Trocano Project. This aims to encourage riverine people to practice recovering degraded areas and forest conservation. The activity was held in the Vila Gomes Community, located on the left… Continue reading Restoration actions in the Trocano Project
Reforestation event on the International Day of Forests
Trocano Project holds a reforestation event in Borba on March 21st. The Trocano Araretama Project organized a reforestation event in the project area to mark the International Day of Forests. The event celebrated the importance of rainforests and was implemented together with the Municipality of Borba. It was also an opportunity to raise awareness of… Continue reading Reforestation event on the International Day of Forests
Trocano celebrates National Day of Ecotourism
March 1st is National Ecotourism Day in Brazil National Ecotourism Day was celebrated by the Trocano Araretama project on March 1st. The project team celebrated the day at the CETI José Holanda Cavalcante school. Ecotourism specialist Socorro Paiva joined the team on this day. Socorro gave a lecture for the students, sharing her expertise and… Continue reading Trocano celebrates National Day of Ecotourism
New Trocano Team Member in Borba
Environmental and Agricultural Technician joins the Trocano Project Jorge Felipe de Paula has joined the Trocano project as a member of the on the ground team in the Borba. Felipe was born in Borba and spent his childhood in the area. He moved to Manaus with his family to enable him to focus on his… Continue reading New Trocano Team Member in Borba