In 1997, actor Marcos Palmeira bought a degraded farm in Brazil to restore native forest. 29 years later, around 130 hectares were undergoing Atlantic Forest restoration

Actor Marcos Palmeira purchased Fazenda Vale das Palmeiras in Teresópolis in 1997. The property transitioned from conventional vegetable production to organic farming practices. It now integrates agroforestry and environmental conservation efforts across its land. A significant restoration initiative aims to replant native Atlantic Forest trees. This farm has become a life project combining food production and ecological recovery.