Draft:Helio da Silva (conservationist)
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Helio da Silva is a retired business executive who over the past two decades has transformed a derelict area in Sao Paulo into a thriving park by planting around 40,000 trees. Despite initial skepticism, his efforts have resulted in Tiquatira Park, which now spans 3.2 kilometers and hosts 160 species of trees and 45 species of birds. His dedication to creating green spaces has significantly improved the urban environment, helping to reduce temperatures and improve air quality in the city.
He started planting trees along the Tiquatira stream in 2003 to transform a degraded area in Sao Paulo. By 2020, he had planted over 25,047 trees with an 88% survival rate, creating the first linear park in Sao Paulo.
He used his own savings and since 2022 has spent about $7,000 annually on it, viewing it as a worthwhile investment for the community.
The park now features gym equipment, benches, and playgrounds, serving as a vital outdoor space for the local community.
Helio continues to plant trees every Saturday, aiming to reach a 50,000-tree milestone.[1]
Over 20 years, Helio da Silva has planted around 40,000 trees in Sao Paulo, transforming a former drug users’ area into Tiquatira Park. The park now hosts 160 tree species and 45 bird species, helping to reduce urban temperatures and improve air quality. Sao Paulo officially recognized the park in 2008.[2]
He planted over 41,000 trees in Sao Paolo over the past two decades, transforming a dilapidated area into Tiquatira Linear Park. The park now provides a green oasis in the urban jungle.
Initially seen as eccentric, Helio is now celebrated as a local hero, with the park becoming one of Sao Paolo's most popular areas.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Transforming a Sao Paulo Riverbank with 25,000 Trees - Tiquatira Linear Park". commonearth.com.
- ^ Palmer, Lara (25 September 2024). "Helio da Silva: The Man Who Planted 40,000 Trees in Sao Paulo". world-arabia.com.
- ^ "Man Plants 40,000 Trees Over Two Decades to Create Sao Paolo Park". www.odditycentral.com. October 4, 2024.