Large-scale restoration of resilient ecosystems
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WE ARE RESTORATION experts
We don't just plant trees.
We make tropical forest restoration
reliable, measurable, and investable.
24 ongoing projects
2,000 hectares under active restoration,
with long-term monitoring and compliance
SUCCESSFUL RESTORATION in 3 STEPS
MORFO restore large-scale tropical forests with audit-ready plans, operations, and monitoring that ensure regulatory, ESG, and carbon compliance.
Science-BASED
& NATURE-ORIENTED
Restoring soil and forests at scale always starts with practical, high-impact, and cost-efficient solutions
RESTORATION GUIDEDBY APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHAND FIELD-VALIDATED PROTOCOLS
MORFO is a science-based company developing applied restoration protocols combining microbiological, agronomic, botanical, and forestry knowledge.This R&D is continuously translated into field operations and monitoring frameworks, and carried out across laboratories in Europe and Brazil.
next-generation AI tools to track and monitor forest restoration AT SCALE
AI supports MORFO’s monitoring and measurement framework, enabling consistent tracking of forest growth from early stages through the full restoration lifecycle, even across large areas. MORFO has developed in-house measurement tools that support transparent, auditable assessment of restoration performance.
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BIODIVERSITY-RICH PROJECTS FOR LONG-TERM RESILIENCE AND CREDIBLE CARBON OUTCOMES
Single-species reforestation may appear simpler to implement, but it often limits ecosystem resilience. At MORFO, we plant an average of 20 native species per project, designed around ecological succession, to support functional balance and long-term restoration performance.
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INTEGRATING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND DELIVERING SOCIAL BENEFITS
Human involvement is essential across all stages of MORFO’s restoration projects, from terrain analysis and species selection to planting and long-term monitoring. MORFO integrates local communities into seed collection, soil preparation, and field monitoring, supporting local ownership and long-term sustainability.
projects
After MORFO prepared and submitted a PRAD (Plan for the Recovery of Degraded Areas) that was approved by environmental authorities, Mosaic entrusted MORFO with the implementation of the restoration program at the Tapira Mining Complex. The project focuses on compensating for the impact on four threatened tree species, combining drone seeding, biodegradable seed capsules, and continuous monitoring. Running until 2028, this initiative reflects Mosaic’s long-term commitment to biodiversity and ecological restoration in Brazil.
At a former gold mining site in Crique Korossibo, MORFO is restoring Amazon rainforest using biodiversity-based techniques. Thanks to access to MORFO’s monitoring platform, the project was validated by environmental authorities in record time, reaching today 81% vegetation cover compared to less than 1% at the start. Initially covering 10 hectares, the project has now expanded to nearly 100 hectares. This partnership with Terre et Or demonstrates how technology can accelerate both forest recovery and regulatory approval.
MORFO and Suzano are restoring Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs) in Brasilândia to accelerate forest regeneration and strengthen ecosystem resilience. This project is part of Suzano’s “Commitment to Renewing Life,” which aims to connect 500,000 hectares of the Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, and Amazon through ecological corridors by 2030. By combining innovative restoration techniques and native biodiversity, the initiative contributes to large-scale, lasting ecosystem recovery.
our before & afters:
amazon rainforest
French guiana, (2022-2025)
atlantic forest
bahia, (2023-2025)
cerrado
mato grosso do sul,
(2024-2025)
in the news
Discover some of our projects directly in the press.
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FREQUENTLY
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MORFO’s soil regeneration solution is based on a science-driven approach that integrates soil diagnostics, seedpods, artificial intelligence, and drone technology.This integrated methodology restores soil fertility, supports biodiversity recovery, and enables long-term, measurable ecosystem regeneration.
Reforestation is not about planting isolated trees, but about restoring complete and resilient forest ecosystems. Biodiversity is a core principle of MORFO’s restoration approach.
Each project integrates at least 20 locally adapted native species, selected based on site-specific conditions from a catalog of over 300 studied species. This approach supports biodiversity recovery and follows natural forest ecological succession.
Potential benefits include increased land value, improved soil productivity, and — where applicable — carbon-related revenues generated from regenerated ecosystems. These outcomes depend on site conditions, project design, and long-term land-use strategy.
>Drones enable fast, precise, and scalable restoration operations.
They allow MORFO to deploy seeds at a speed that is not achievable with manual methods alone. A single drone can restore up to 50 hectares per day, dispersing up to 180 seedpods per minute, which significantly accelerates large-scale restoration timelines.
> Drones help optimize costs without compromising ecological quality.
By accelerating planting and reducing the need for nursery production and prolonged seedling maintenance, drone seeding can lower operational costs compared to traditional planting approaches, particularly in large or remote areas.
> Drones improve safety and accessibility
They make it possible to restore remote, steep, or hazardous terrains that are difficult or unsafe for human crews to access, a common constraint in large-scale reforestation and post-disturbance landscapes.
> But our drones don't replace humans
Human intervention remains essential at every stage of the project, from terrain analysis and species selection to monitoring and adaptive management. Up to 20% of MORFO’s projects are carried out through manual planting, in partnership with local communities and NGOs, ensuring local engagement and ecological accuracy.
MORFO has offices and laboratories in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Montpellier, France.
We focus our forest ecosystem restoration efforts in tropical and subtropical zones, mainly in South America.