The Brazilian government launched its plan to reforest 12mn hectares (29.6mn acres) with native vegetation by 2030 as part of its efforts to meet its emissions-reductions target under the Paris Agreement.
Of the 12mn ha of reforestation projected, 9mn ha will be on properties currently not in compliance with the 2012 forestry code, which requires property owners to maintain standing forest on a percentage of their land. Depending on the biome, property owners are required to preserve 20-80pc of native vegetation.
The government estimates that nearly 24mn ha of privately owned land is currently not in compliance with the forestry code.
The plan also foresees 2mn ha of reforestation on public lands, including conservation preserves and areas controlled by indigenous peoples. The remaining 1mn ha of reforestation will take place on degraded land which will be converted to be used for low-carbon agriculture.
The government will provide financing and technical support for the reforestation program.
