Spreading Seeds
Short answer: In January 2022, Brazilian skydiver Luigi Cani jumped over a deforested area near Novo Aripuanã in Brazil's Amazonas state and released about 100 million seeds of 27 native tree species from a biodegradable box.
The box was dropped from a plane, and Cani reached it in free fall and opened it at about 6,500 feet so the seeds would spread evenly. The project aimed to help regrow the forest. The footage shows the jump and the seed release.
What should you know about Spreading Seeds?
Quick facts. Each one stands alone and has a stable ID you can cite.
Luigi Cani.
January 2022.
Video transcript: Spreading Seeds: A Skydiver Released 100 Million Seeds Over a Deforested Patch of the Amazon
Did you know, in January 2022, Brazilian skydiver Luigi Cani executed a remarkable environmental initiative by dispersing 100 million seeds from 27 native plant species over a deforested area of the Amazon rainforest. Leaping from an aircraft at 6,500 feet, Cani released the seeds contained in a biodegradable box designed to distribute them evenly across the targeted region. This effort aimed to promote reforestation and restore biodiversity in areas severely impacted by deforestation. NOW YOU KNOW!
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The write-up
A skydiver released 100 million seeds over a deforested patch of the Amazon. He opened the box in free fall at about 6,500 feet.
- Exhibit A
Who
Luigi Cani.
- Exhibit B
When
January 2022.
- Exhibit C
Seeds
About 100 million.
- Exhibit D
Species
27 native species.
- Exhibit E
Release
About 6,500 ft.
Questions people ask about Spreading Seeds
Who made the jump?
Brazilian.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Who) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
When?
After delays.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (When) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
How many seeds?
Huge.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Seeds) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
How many species?
Native trees.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Species) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
What held the seeds?
Dropped.
Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Release) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
Test Your Knowledge
All quizzes →5 questions, all from this case file. Answers are revealed instantly.
Who made the jump?
- Luigi Cani
- Felix Baumgartner
- Alex Honnold
- Yves Rossy
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Answer: A. Luigi Cani Brazilian. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Who) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
When?
- January 2022
- July 2019
- May 2024
- 2010
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Answer: A. January 2022 After delays. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (When) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
How many seeds?
- About 100 million
- 1,000
- 1 million
- 10 billion
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Answer: A. About 100 million Huge. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Seeds) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
How many species?
- 27
- 1
- 270
- 5
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Answer: A. 27 Native trees. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Species) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
What held the seeds?
- A biodegradable box
- A bag
- A drone
- A balloon
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Answer: A. A biodegradable box Dropped. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Release) · My Modern Met: 100 Million Seeds From Native Plants Are Released Into the Amazon
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Easterling, Marcus. "Spreading Seeds." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-403, last updated Dec 2, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/spreading-seeds/
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