Amazon Rainforest Animals

Most of us know that giving a donation isn’t the only way to support a cause.  But, did you know that eating Brazil nuts is good for the Amazon Rainforest?  (Yay!)  ”Brazil nuts are the most profitable non-timber forest product in the southwestern Amazon…”.  Purchasing these delicious, if unattractive, nuts provides income for local people and helps protect vulnerable areas of the rainforest.  For me, there couldn’t be a better way to help.  I eat nuts ALL the time.  Practically every time I pass through my kitchen, I grab a few almonds, walnuts or whatever is closest.  I’m not saying I’m giving the others up, just that I’ll be eating more Brazil nuts.  After all, I am single-handedly (yep, just me) saving California by eating walnuts.  Who needs superman when you’ve got tree nuts?

Brazil Nuts

If Brazil nuts aren’t your thing, try planting some trees.  I have read varying statistics but, it would seem that the average American emits somewhere between 20 – 26 tons of carbon dioxide annually. By planting trees, we can offset a great deal of those emissions.  The amount of Carbon dioxide a tree will absorb depends on its species, size and age.  It seems obvious that a large, very old redwood is able to absorb more carbon dioxide than a 4 year old coconut palm.  So here’s my solution for all of you folks in the tropics – start a coconut grove.  Not only are coconuts delicious, they are fun to throw in the water.  Just don’t put a hammock in your grove.  Did you know that 150 people are killed by falling coconuts each year?  I have no idea whether or not my sources are credible.  I only know that when I google, “coconut deaths” the number 150 comes up a lot.  Oh no – look out Dave!

Poor Dave!

So, how does your coconut grove save the Amazon rainforest?  Well, it doesn’t exactly.  The reason I mentioned tree planting is because it is listed on Amazon Conservation Association‘s site under “Get Involved, Green Living”.  And whatever is good for a part of the earth is good for the earth as a whole, generally.  Notice I said, “generally”.  Yes, I am aware that even though one area seems to be flourishing, it can offset the balance and start a (bad) ripple effect.  However, in the case of the trees, I think its safe to say that if you live in Florida, Puerto Rico, Cuba, etc, your coconut palms are doing more good than harm.  As long as you avoid the hammocks.

“But, I live in an apartment in New York.”  No problem!  You can still make a difference for the Amazon Rainforest or any other cause you care about.  See the photo below?  Click on it and bookmark the new page.  Now, when you have shopping to do online, use the retailers in the “Shop for Charity” drawer or click the “View all Retailers” icon there.  A portion of your purchase price will be donated (annually) to the Amazon Conservation Association.  If there is another cause you would like to support, go to our homepage and click “Create Your Page Today”.  Don’t worry, it’s VERY easy and you will be guided through the process step by step.

HH Support Page for Amazon Conservation Association

Thank you for your interest in the Amazon rainforest and your dedication to Brazil nuts and/or Coconut Groves.  If you discover that coconuts are not as deadly as once feared, please let the online community know!

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