The SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation was created in 1986 as a non-governmental and non-profit organization,Official Website of the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation (in Portuguese) with the goal of defending what remains of Mata Atlântica (the Atlantic Forest) in Brazil.EarthDay's description of SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation as one of its partners Its actions are divided in six areas: public policies; campaigns; documentation, information and communication for conservation; environmental education and good citizenship; institutional development; and sustainable development, protection and handling of ecosystems.Official Summarized Description of SOS Mata Atlântica in English
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Its most notable project, ClickArvore, aims at the reforestation of the Atlantic Forest. Since the year 2000,(Brazilian news) SOS Mata Atlântica lança site para reflorestamento, 06/08/2000. Folha de S.Paulo. http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/informatica/ult124u871.shtml it has planted about 22 million native trees, covering an area of approximately 130 km2.(Brazilian news) Clique uma árvore, 03/02/2011. Environmental News of the City of Itu. http://www.itu.com.br/meio-ambiente/noticia/clique-uma-arvore-20110203 ClickArvore was idealized by Rodrigo Agostinho, who was elected mayor of Bauru in 2008.(Brazilian news) Prefeito eleito de Bauru tem 30 anos e diz que não vai apagar perfil do Orkut, 28/10/2008. Folha de S.Paulo. http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/brasil/ult96u461097.shtml
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