The Brazil nut harvest in the State Forest of Paru (Flota do Paru) commenced on Monday, mobilizing extractivists from the municipality of Monte Alegre in the Lower Amazon. This event marks the beginning of a productive cycle that integrates income generation with environmental conservation. The 2026 harvest is bolstered by initiatives from the Institute of Forest Development and Biodiversity of Pará (Ideflor-Bio), which has developed a project over the past few years to combine Brazil nut extraction with public forest management.

The efforts by Ideflor-Bio aim to integrate traditional resource usage with sustainable forest management practices, ensuring that the extraction of Brazil nuts does not compromise the health of the forest. The president of Ideflor-Bio, Nilson Pinto, emphasized the significance of Brazil nuts as a cornerstone of the Amazonian bio-economy. By investing in extractivists and their practices, the project supports local livelihoods while also promoting the sustainable use of forest resources.

This initiative is set against a backdrop of increasing global interest in sustainable products, highlighting the importance of preserving biodiversity as well as providing economic opportunities for local communities. As Brazil nuts become a recognized element of sustainable forestry, this harvest is expected to contribute positively not only to the local economy but also to the official efforts in conserving the Amazon rainforest.