Cabrucas are essential for the conservation of biodiversity in the region. This traditional agroforestry approach makes it possible to harmonize species conservation and human wellbeing. Cabrucas are the home to a unique fauna of amphibians and reptiles whose diversity is among the highest in the world. The region is classified as an Important Bird Area. Endangered golden-headed lion tamarins inhabiting the cabruca and and forest of the fazenda. By investing in the biodiversity-friendly production of cocoa, we are contributing to the conservation of this unique species richness.
The Fazenda Bom Pastor covers 186 hectares. Only a small part of the cocoa farm is used for cocoa cultivation. 20 hectares of cabruca provide five families with a secure income. We are planning to reforest a further 30 hectares of pastureland with cocoa forest. In addition to 36 hectares of secondary forest adjoining our cabruca, there is a reforestation project on the Fazenda Bom Pastor. Between 2018 and 2021, a wildlife corridor was reforested on 46 hectares of old pastureland. This connects two habitat fragments, particularly for golden-headed lion tamarins.