The Environmental Recovery program developed by our Guajú mine is recognized nationwide, including by government agency Ibama, which recognizes the program as a model for restoring dunes. It has planted 1.95 million seedlings and recovered more than 650 hectares while enabling Tronox to revive environment characteristics and restock it with local fauna and flora. Our aim is for the area to be as close as possible to its native forest state.
Of the total number of seedlings planted, some 20% are grown on our own site in the mine area. The other 80% is produced by the local community through a program whereby the company trains people, supplies inputs and purchases the seedlings they produce, thus generating income for the local community.
Insect, bird, mammal and reptile populations are visibly being rebuilt in the replanted areas.
Growing Native Seedlings
Our Guajú mine laboratory and nurseries can produce up to 60,000 seedlings per year and over 200 native species are being cultivated.
In order to generate income and improve living conditions for the population, the mine has a program producing native seedlings in the community. Ten families were selected for training and access to agricultural inputs and technical advice. They are now able to grow more than 40 plant species and their production supplies 80% of the mine’s requirements.
The Environmental Rehabilitation Program developed by the Guajú mine is recognized nationwide, including by Ibama, which considers the program a model for dune recovery.
Elimination of Exotic Species
After most of the mined area is recovered, the Program returns to consolidated vegetation areas to remove exotic species (not original to the region, but necessary for the initial densification to attract fauna), bring the area’s flora closer to its native characteristics.
Production of Native Seeds
The Guajú mine has a laboratory and nurseries with a production capacity of up to 60,000 seedlings per year, of which are already reproduces more than 180 native essences.
In order to generate income and improve living conditions for the population, the mine maintains a native seedling program involving the community. Ten families were selected and receive training, inputs and technical assistance. Today, they are capable of producing over 40 plant species and are already responsible for meeting 80% of the mine’s demand.
