TREES OF MUSIC
Trees of Music
Project:
Giving back to nature:
Connecting music with forest regeneration
It takes a symphony to raise a forest: connecting music and the regeneration of the Atlantic Forest.
At Trees of Music, our unique mission harmonizes musicians, the love for music, the regeneration of the Atlantic Forest and the preservation of Brazilwood (otherwise known as the pernambuco tree), this iconic tree, known for crafting string instrument bows, is on the brink of extinction after enduring years of illicit exploitation.
Connecting the classical music community with the regeneration of this endangered species was motivated by raising the importance of giving back to nature and protecting the tree that gave voice to music for so long.
Conection. Diversity. Thriving trees need thriving ecosystems.
Our journey began with a clear mission: protect the Pau-Brasil tree. Along the way, we made incredible connections with talented classical musicians and caring individuals. 50 thousand saplings of brazilwood were planted in Brazilian ground. Yet, we've learned that we could do even more.
Our narrative is naturally evolving and is undergoing an organic shift: Our mission now extends to safeguarding the entire Atlantic Forest and its biodiversity. Every tree, every person and every musician is part of this intricate symphony.
Trees of Music is about the whole, about biodiversity.
Our impacts so far.
50,000 trees found their home!
Our nursery is overseen by the University of Espírito Santo and managed by Impactando Vidas (Impacting Lives), training inmates of the prison system in pro-social skills. They helped us grow 50,000 saplings that have been planted for natural flood management and agroforestry systems, now being cared for by Indigenous nations and state municipalities.
We’ve also connected Indigenous musicians with talent from the favelas of Vitória and now we are ready to scale up.
Brazilwood cannot grow alone without a diverse forest...In the same way, music cannot reach everyone without people to amplify it.
We seek more voices and stories to increase the sound of our mission.
Our new campaign aims to embody our multiplicity, diversity and how everything is connected - nature, humanity and art.
Just as the Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse biomes in the world, people giving voice to the #ItTakesASymphony needs to be too.
Project Goals
With your support, we aim to:
Work to restore priority areas of the Atlantic Forest across Brazil
Continuously research areas with the presence of Brazilwood that can be preserved
Your donations help us maintain a dedicated team for research into the most effective companion species and conditions to support the growth of Brazilwood
Establish valuable partnerships with communities living in the Atlantic Forest area by promoting workshops on classical music and agroforestry.
Promote biodiversity and ecosystem resilience: brazilwood can only thrive within a thriving, diverse ecosystem. By nurturing the entire Atlantic Forest, we create the conditions for its survival.
Ensure the Survival of Pau-Brasil (brazilwood): We are committed to preventing the extinction of Pau-Brasil, a precious cultural and ecological resource.
Facilitate connection and collaboration: We are determined to create a space where musicians, music enthusiasts, ecologists and local communities can come together to protect the Atlantic Forest's biodiversity.
Plant 1 million trees in 2024.
News from Trees of Music.
It takes a symphony.
We are joined by some of the world’s most talented string players and ensembles, among them Steven Isserlis, Tasmin Little, Viktoria Mullova and Hugo Pilger, the London Mozart Players and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
Cellist James Barralet plays Bach to support the tree that gave voice to the strings.