Forests are not just a landscape. They are living systems that sustain biodiversity, regulate the climate and make life as we know it possible. We depend on them for water, food and the balance of our environment. With this vision, at García de Pou we are renewing our partnership with the NGO WeForest, continuing a commitment that began in 2023 to restore threatened forest ecosystems. Today, we continue to move forward on this path by joining two new projects in Tietê (Brazil) and Mount Mulanje, with the aim of helping to restore endangered ecosystems and generate a positive long-term impact.
Tietê (Brasil)
In the state of São Paulo, the Tietê River flows through the Atlantic Forest, one of the richest ecosystems on the planet, but also one of the most fragmented. In this context, the work being carried out focuses on reconnecting these “islands” of trees. The priority is to restore the continuity of the forests that make up this ecosystem: rehabilitating riverbanks and reconnecting isolated fragments, creating ecological corridors that allow fauna and flora to move and develop naturally once again.
At the same time, more sustainable restoration methods are being promoted, reducing the use of herbicides and favouring solutions that support the ecosystem’s natural regeneration. This is a gradual process that seeks not only to recover forest cover, but also to restore the ecological balance of the territory.
Mount Mulanje (Malawi)
The other project we are supporting is located in Africa. In southern Malawi lies Mount Mulanje, a unique area due to its biodiversity, but also a territory where pressure on natural resources is extremely high. Here, the project combines environmental restoration with local development. Work is underway to restore miombo woodlands (a characteristic type of African forest in the region), while also protecting mountain areas and endemic species such as the Mulanje cedar, which is key to this ecosystem.
However, the real driving force behind the project is people. Local communities are being trained in forest management so they can develop sustainable economic alternatives. The aim is to reduce their dependence on forest resources and build a model that enables long-term conservation. In this context, restoration is only possible if it goes hand in hand with those who live in the area.
Action, not words
Although these projects are located on different continents, they share the same underlying principle: restoring a forest is not just about planting trees, but about recovering natural dynamics, rebuilding lost balance and rethinking the relationship between people and their environment.
Through this renewed partnership with WeForest, we continue to support a more sustainable model through concrete action. We do so by backing rigorous projects like these, capable of delivering real impact and long-term value for all. (Progress on both projects can be tracked through the updated reports for Tietê y Mount Mulanje).
Environmental commitment is not measured in words, but in concrete actions. And at García de Pou, we believe this is one of them.
