positiveSYS.SOURCE: The Times of India• 2026-08-01T21:02:26Z
Retired Executive Transforms Abandoned Land into São Paulo's Largest Urban Forest Over 20 Years
A retired food industry executive, Helio da Silva, single-handedly planted trees on abandoned land in São Paulo starting in 2003, transforming it into Tiquatira Park, one of the city's largest urban forests. The 3.2 km linear park now supports 160 tree species and wildlife, offering green space in a densely populated urban environment.
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