Rubber tappers forge sustainable future in Amazon

Legit | 09-01-2025 01:11pm |

As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber trees. - 'Family heritage' - "I started tapping trees at age seven with my mother, deep in the forest," said Cordeiro, holding his knife, which has a protruding metal piece for making precise cuts in the bark.

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