Why Paraguay?

Known as the “impenetrable forest” for its dense and difficult to access biodiversity, the Gran Chaco forms part of the Atlantic Forest, which is the second largest forest in Latin America. Its unusual soil and climate combination have created an unique biodiversity with some native plants that don’t exist endemically anywhere else in the world. One example is the Guaiacwood tree or Bulnesia sarmientoi. Unfortunately, the Gran Chaco Forest is also one of the most rapidly deforested areas of the world. Paraguay has regulations and policies that are helping to minimize deforestation, still much of the forest has already been cut and continues to be cut down for cattle grazing and other agricultural production.

Currently, more than 100,000 kg of guaiacwood oil is produced and exported from Paraguay each year, primarily for the fragrance and perfume industries. With such high volumes of export and little oversight, it is hard to believe much of it is being done legally or sustainably. This is why we have been working closely in Paraguay for several years now with a trusted and transparent partner that has been setting up a first-of-its-kind ethical sourcing operation for Guaiacwood oil. Our sourcing partner is the only company certified by the Union for Ethical Biotrade (UEBT) at the highest levels to ensure that harvesting and sourcing is truly done sustainably. Our partner has spent more than three years gathering proper permits, networking, and building a distillery to responsibly bring Guaiacwood essential oil to the world.

Why source Guaiacwood at all from the Gran Chaco Forest? Sustainable sourcing through well managed forests actually helps to not only preserve but regenerate forested lands! As our partner responsibly manages and maintains these forested areas—as well as compensates the local landowners for the value of the wood used for Guaiacwood essential oil—these landowners are motivated to keep their forests thriving and honor their value.

https://sourcetoyou.com/en/stories/story/guaiacwood

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