A Brazilian farmer used government credit meant to expand cattle grazing to do the opposite; neighbors called him mad, but 50,000 trees later, more than 20 springs have returned to his 31 hectares

Antonio Vicente, a Brazilian farmer, transformed his São Paulo land by using government credit for trees instead of cattle, successfully reviving over 20 springs and showcasing the importance of forest restoration for water supply.

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