Viridis Terra
Viridis Terra specializes in Integrated Forest Landscape Restoration (IFLR®) with projects in Peru, Burkina Faso, Canada, and Haiti, focusing on ecological restoration and international development to accelerate the transition to a green and sustainable global economy.
Services
Viridis Terra specializes in Integrated Forest Landscape Restoration (IFLR®), focusing on ecological restoration and international development. The company offers a range of services designed to accelerate the transition to a green and sustainable global economy. These services include the use of advanced biotechnologies such as Sylven®, Microlignum®, and TreeBoost® products. Additionally, Viridis Terra operates a high-capacity nursery in Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru, capable of producing 1,000,000 seedlings annually. By providing these lasting solutions, Viridis Terra aims to restore large degraded lands and fight climate change.
Projects
Viridis Terra is actively involved in numerous projects across the globe, including Peru, Burkina Faso, Canada, and Haiti. In Haiti, the company manages the KLIMA Nord and KLIMA Grand Sud projects, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing ecosystem resilience. In Peru, the company has 11 restoration programs covering approximately 350,000 hectares, with a goal to restore the first 3000 hectares by early 2025. In Burkina Faso, Viridis Terra aims to improve ecosystem conservation through the development of climate-adaptive agroforestry value chains. The company also undertakes a variety of restoration initiatives for mining sites in Canada, using innovative technologies like an experimental device to restore contaminated mining sites.
Collaborations
Viridis Terra collaborates with a diverse range of partners including technical experts, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and financial entities. The company's diverse partnerships extend to its role as a technical partner of the 20x20 Initiative, which aims to restore 500 million hectares globally to combat climate change. Collaborative efforts in Burkina Faso include a joint initiative with SOCODEVI, which has secured $25 million in funding to support ecosystem conservation and climate-adaptive agroforestry value chains.
Technological Innovations
Viridis Terra employs advanced biotechnologies to enhance its restoration activities. Notable products include Sylven®, Microlignum®, and TreeBoost®. Additionally, the company has developed an experimental device specifically for the restoration of contaminated mining sites. This device includes the use of milkweed to support Monarch butterfly populations. The centralized digital platform utilized by Viridis Terra tracks and monitors field operations, new developments, contract signing, carbon capture data, and more, providing a comprehensive tool for managing their ecological restoration efforts.
Mission
The mission of Viridis Terra is to accelerate the transition to a green and sustainable global economy by providing lasting solutions for restoring large degraded lands. Through its various restoration activities and projects, the company aims to fight climate change, reduce social inequalities, and create high-paying jobs. By focusing on Integrated Forest Landscape Restoration (IFLR®) and leveraging advanced biotechnologies, Viridis Terra is committed to a future where degraded lands are restored, ecosystems are resilient, and communities thrive.