The Baru Tree has special properties that make it an ideal tree for reforestation, communities and productivity. Here is a list of important facts to consider:

 

• This species ONLY grows naturally in Bolivia and Brazil. In Bolivia it grows in the Chiquitanía region.

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• This tree has become increasingly important for indigenous communities as it grows naturally in their land.

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• It is a leguminous tree species with a 60 year lifespan.

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• The tree grows up to 25m with a 10m crown diameter.

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• It is a species that is resistant to drought and degraded soils, it lives off rainfall, not affecting the natural water table but improving it. The bark is fire resistant.

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• It grows naturally beside Picana Negra tree species (High Value Tree Species).

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• The nut is the most nutritious nut in the world. A new superfood with a high commercial value in the international market.

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• Each tree is productive from year 5 and reaches maximum productivity of 10Kg of nuts by year 10.

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