Bio-diversity

This project will take place in S o Jo o d Alian a, in the state of Goi s. The goals are recovery of riparian woods and cleansing of the Brancas River. Female teachers, small farmers, and mothers will be responsible for the activities proposed, promoting stability, resistance, and Cerrado diversity in the small farming activity capable of sustainably satisfying human needs, under the ethic of care for the environment. Mobilization of the Rural Worker s Union female members for reforestation of riparian woods in the Brancas River is planned. Community-wide discussions for local acknowledgement of the importance of water resource conservation, an educational campaign in schools, and cleansing of the river involving the teachers and students form the schools are also planned. An exposition will be organized in the municipality s central square, with all of the material collected during the cleansing. Photographs will also be shown. All activities will be documented on video.

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