Aflora Mangue

Aflora Mangue

The Aflora Mangue Project aims to restore a total of 47 hectares of mangrove forest. By February 2025, 10,000 seedlings had been planted across approximately 4.5 hectares along the shores of Mundaú Lagoon, in the Riacho do Silva region and in the Bom Parto area.

Planting in Flexal

Around 6,800 seedlings of native mangrove and Atlantic Forest species have been planted in a 3-hectare area near Riacho do Silva, in Flexal.

Flaxseed planters.
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Mangrove seedlings were produced from propagules (parts of the plant used to grow a new plant). Atlantic Forest seedlings were sourced from a certified nursery.

Flexal employee clearing land.
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Before planting, the soil undergoes a “rest” period to receive nutrients brought in by tidal water movement. Invasive vegetation is removed, and the area is fenced to protect the seedlings from domestic exotic animals.

A person planting a flaxseed seedling.
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Seedlings are then planted in the designated area.

A person using a brush cutter to clear the land.
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After planting, the maintenance phase begins, which includes controlling invasive species and replacing seedlings that did not develop successfully. During this phase, monitoring is also carried out to assess plant growth.

A Flexal professional analyzing plant roots.
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Mangrove fauna is also monitored.

A group of young people and a Flexal employee.
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Environmental education initiatives are developed within the local community.

The new vegetation includes mangrove species (red, black, and white) as well as Atlantic Forest species (such as ipês and jatobás).

Planting in Bom Parto

Approximately 1,050 native mangrove seedlings were planted across 1.41 hectares along the shores of Mundaú Lagoon, in Bom Parto.

Mangrove seedlings in plastic bags in a greenhouse.
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The seedlings were grown at the project’s forest nursery, from propagules collected in preserved mangroves near the area.

Part of a forest with muddy terrain in front.
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Before planting, the soil undergoes a “rest” period to receive nutrients brought in by tidal water movement. Invasive vegetation is removed, and the area is fenced to protect the seedlings from domestic exotic animals.

A woman kneeling on muddy ground, planting a seedling.
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Seedlings are then planted in the designated area.

A man with glasses crouching and analyzing a plant seedling.
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After planting, the maintenance phase begins, which includes controlling invasive species and replacing seedlings that did not develop successfully. During this phase, monitoring is also carried out to assess plant growth.

Roots of a plant, with a meter and the date '13/10/23' noted on a plastic.
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Mangrove fauna is also monitored.

Professionals work to control invasive vegetation and replace any plants that failed to thrive.

Learn About Mangrove Types

Mangroves play a crucial role in supporting aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, serving as nurseries for various species and protecting river and lake banks from erosion. Preserving these ecosystems is essential for maintaining environmental balance and sustaining local communities.

 Infográfico do projeto Aflora Mangue, mostrando as etapas do plantio e manutenção do mangue.

* The implementation of environmental compensation measures is part of the Socio-Environmental Agreement signed in December 2020 between Braskem and the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office, with participation from the Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Alagoas and support from the Municipality of Maceió.