Where did I come from?

GHF Brazil nut came from the forests of a region called Calha Norte Paraense, in the north of the Amazon River. It is a mega territory, also called “The Largest Forest in the World”, formed by a mosaic of conservation units and protected areas occupied by Ribeirinhos (the ones that lives river sides) and Quilombolas nativeand traditional native locals.

We understand that the best way to take care of our forests is to take care of those who live in them. For this reason, GHF values traditional culture and social aspects of quilombola and riverside communities, responsible for the sustainable extraction of our product

Thus, we are proud to say that we recognize and encourage the secular wisdom of these peoples, fostering fair trade and remunerating them with dignity.

The Brazil nut harvest in this territory has been taking place since the 19th century, when people in conditions of slavery settled in the quilombos on the banks of the Trombetas River and its tributaries. In order to survive, these peoples started to live (and take care of) the forest through the practice of sustainable extraction. Since then, the collection of Brazil nuts is still the main source of income for these communities.