Guardians Worldwide

Guardians Worldwide

BAIXO SAO FRANCISCO GROUP
Guardians of Foz do Sao Francisco
Terra Quilombola Brejao dos Negros, Sergipe

Guardians of Foz do Rio Sao Frahncisco is a partnership between Guardians Brazil and 5 associations that make up Territorio Quilombolo Brejao dos Negros: Associação Quilombola do Carapitanga, Associação Santa Cruz,Associação Quilombola Dom José Brandão de Castro, and Associação da Comunidade Tradicional dos Pescadores Artesanais da Resina

Why the São Francisco River Mangroves Matter

At the mouth of the São Francisco River, mangroves are a vital meeting point between river, sea and land. They provide nursery habitat for fish and wildlife, protect the coastline from erosion, store carbon, and support the livelihoods and cultures of local communities. Protecting these mangroves means protecting one of the region’s most important natural ecosystems—and the people who depend on it.

1,000 native mangroves planted

50 volunteers engaged in tree planting

2 degraded areas undergoing reforestation

1 km of reserve fenced to protect against cattle

7 community members engaged and financially supported

Almost 50 participants in Indigenous-led online training

1 community seed bank established

1 secure funding transfer system established

The Foz do Sao Francisco Tree Rescue Hub

Foz Tree Rescue Hub is one of 7 hubs developed by Guardians Worldwide. A Tree Rescue Hub is much more than a tree nursery: it is a seed bank, a tree hospital where we rescue damaged trees and monitor pests and disease, it is a cultural and social space and much more. At our Foz Hub we grow several species of trees native to the coastal and mangrove forests of Sergipe.

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These are the 6 native trees we are growing at the Foz Tree Rescue Hub

Red Mangrove — A salt-tolerant coastal tree that stabilises shorelines and provides vital nursery habitat for fish and other wildlife. Rhizophora mangle

White Mangrove Laguncularia racemosa— A hardy mangrove tree that helps filter water, protect the coast and provide habitat for birds, fish and other species.

Black Mangrove Avicennia germinans— A coastal tree adapted to saline conditions, helping trap sediment and support the rich biodiversity of mangrove ecosystems.

Amescla Protium heptaphyllum— A native coastal forest tree that produces aromatic resin and provides food and shelter for wildlife.

Mama-de-cachorra Eugenia brejoensis— A native Brazilian tree found in coastal vegetation, producing fruits that contribute to local wildlife and forest diversity.

Jatobá Hymenaea courbaril— A large native forest tree known for its distinctive fruits and valuable role in providing food and habitat for wildlife.