News published: 09 July 2025

The Cumaru Project is an integrated and innovative conservation initiative, resulting from collaborative efforts between science, community, and culture. The project aims to prevent the extinction of the Cumaru tree, Amburana cearensis.

Conducted in the Caatinga biome of the state of Paraíba, it is coordinated by the GAEA Association and UEPB, the State University of Paraíba, in collaboration with Botanic Gardens Conservation International. The project is funded by the Franklinia Foundation.

Over the past three years, the Cumaru Project has involved research activities, the development of germination protocols, environmental education, and the distribution of Amburana cearensis seedlings, a plant essential to the ecological balance of the Caatinga.

The community has been a true ally, showing strong engagement and awareness of the importance of conservation. This collective effort is already beginning to positively impact local communities, bringing hope to the Caatinga biome.