ONF Brazil
25 years of conservation, science and sustainable development in the Southern Amazon
Pioneering carbon removal
Started in 1999 at Fazenda São Nicolau, Mato Grosso, the Forest Carbon Sink is the first major carbon removal project based on reforestation with native species in Brazil and in the Amazon. By restoring approximately 2,000 hectares of degraded pastureland, the project integrates innovation, science and conservation, establishing itself as an international benchmark in nature-based solutions.
For information on the Carbon Project, visit the Forland Platform.
2.000
ha restored
+2,5
million trees planted
50
native species planted
+700.000
tCO₂eq sequestered
Global Partnership
Pioneering collaboration between a French company and a Brazilian organization
Measurable Impact
Continuous monitoring of carbon sequestration
International Certification
Project certified under the most rigorous international standards
Native Species
Exclusive planting with more than 50 native Amazonian species
Experience in sustainability
Since 1999, ONF Brazil has been transforming Fazenda São Nicolau into a model of sustainable management in the Southern Amazon.
We combine reforestation, scientific research and local integration to generate positive climate impact, conserve biodiversity and improve people’s quality of life.
Open-air laboratory
Fazenda São Nicolau is an international reference center for forest management, biodiversity and reforestation with native species. It functions as an open-air laboratory for research and sustainable practices.
Fazenda São Nicolau stands out for integrating science and practice in the territory, promoting landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation and the generation of applied knowledge. Its actions directly contribute to species protection and the development of nature-based solutions in the Amazon.
+100
scientific publications
+40
new species described
+1.000
flora species recorded
+2.000
fauna species recorded
+100
fungal species
Areas of Practice
We develop integrated activities that promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon region.
Impact in Numbers
Concrete results from 25 years dedicated to conservation and sustainable development
+3.000
flora and fauna species recorded
+20
years of environmental education
120
hectares of Permanent Preservation Areas restored
50.000
seedlings produced per year
Featured Projects
Discover the main projects transforming conservation in the Amazon
Project Petra
Science, capacity building, and sustainable production
It integrates science, capacity building, and sustainable production, empowering farmers, promoting applied research, and disseminating replicable sustainable development practices in rural areas of the Amazon. It connects academic knowledge with practical application in the field.
Project TerrAmaz
Territorial strengthening and local governance
Funded by the French Development Agency, it supports territories in the Amazon in implementing anti-deforestation policies, the agroecological transition, and the strengthening of local governance. It works directly with farmers and institutions in Cotriguaçu (Mato Grosso), promoting sustainable practices and empowering local communities.
Video Library
Learn about our work through videos showing the biodiversity, research and sustainable practices of Fazenda São Nicolau
Photo Gallery
Photographic records of the biodiversity and natural beauty of Fazenda São Nicolau
News
Stay up to date with the latest news, scientific discoveries, and sustainability advancements from ONF Brasil.
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Our library
Access scientific and technical publications produced at Fazenda São Nicolau
Complete collection available
More than 100 scientific publications, technical reports and best-practice manuals on forest management, biodiversity and sustainability
Our partners
We collaborate with renowned institutions to strengthen research and conservation in the Amazon
Testimonials
O que pesquisadores e instituições parceiras dizem sobre nosso trabalho
Come meet us!
Much more than an environmental initiative, Fazenda São Nicolau is a concrete commitment by the ONF group to the future of the Amazon, biodiversity and future generations. Combining innovation, socio-environmental responsibility and a long-term vision, the project transforms degraded areas into living forests, promoting carbon capture, ecosystem recovery and the strengthening of local communities.
Based on transparency, traceability and responsibility, the project offers high-integrity carbon credits developed under rigorous criteria for monitoring, conservation and positive environmental impact. Each credit represents not only emissions offsetting, but also a guarantee of effective forest protection and the strengthening of sustainable practices in the Amazon.
Each planted tree symbolizes an investment in life, water, soil and the maintenance of Brazil’s natural wealth. Our project demonstrates how companies and institutions can work together to generate real positive impact, combining technology, science and environmental responsibility in an internationally recognized project. More than offsetting emissions, the ONF Forest Carbon Sink has created a legacy: a green heritage capable of inspiring new ways of relating humanity and nature.