"Through a crop culture passed down over many generations, gradually evolving into a model agroforestry system, banana growers help restore and preserve the park's biodiversity."
"In agroforestry, the management of banana crops demands less work, and we save time as we only need to prune the banana plant. Then, nature, with its own rhythm, does all the rest, Jorge Cardia says."
"The abundant banana groves cultivated by quilombola communities and traditional farmers are part of the designated Pedra Branca state park conservation area."
Jorge and Ubirajara Cardia, quilombola farmers from the Cafunda Astrogilda community, harvest bananas using traditional methods. They travel through paths created by Indigenous and enslaved workers. Their banana cultivation is part of the Pedra Branca state park, which supports biodiversity and food security. This agroforestry system, passed down through generations, integrates banana crops with native species, enhancing the park's ecosystem. The area is part of Unesco's Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, showcasing a blend of cultural heritage and environmental conservation.
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