More info: Luigi Cani Share icon Image credits: Luigi Cani Share icon Image credits: Luigi Cani Share icon Image credits: Luigi Cani Share icon Image credits: Luigi Cani Luigi Cani made nearly 14,000 jumps and set 11 world records over his two-decade-long career, yet this time, the athlete wasn’t seeking adventure. He wanted to do something meaningful with an impact for the brighter future. “Now, I’m 51 years old, and I don’t have that drive for danger anymore. I want to do something to help,” shared Cani at the time. It took 5 years of preparation to make the strategic reforestation idea come true on the 100 sq km patch of land, situated 130 km from Novo Aripuanã in the north of the country. From getting the proper permits from the Brazilian government (12 legal permits were necessary) to building a biodegradable seedbox that would properly distribute the seeds – nothing was easy. “We have gone through a very exhaustive process to bring together all the tools capable of making this action possible,” said Cani. Around 3.7 tons of materials and equipment were sent by ship to Novo Aripuanã, in the north of the country, while the other things were carried out with an electric vehicle on land. “It was the only jump in my life that I held my breath the entire time. My heart was beating really fast. I felt like I was going to have a heart attack,” Cani shared the remarkable memories. “I struggled to hold the box. I nearly broke my wrist and fingers. I managed to stabilize myself at about 6,000 ft, and the seeds were released precisely where we wanted them to be. It was complete ecstasy.”
100 seeds project was supported by Audi do Brazil and aims to help in the recovery of the environment, reacting to the impacts suffered in recent years
Share icon Image credits: Council on Foreign Relations Share icon Image credits: David Riaño Cortés Cani is one of the world’s best-known aerial athletes whose groundbreaking projects have been broadcast on more than 60 television channels around the globe. He has 79 medals from international competitions and holds 11 world records, including the free fall speed record of 552km/h and also jumping and landing with the world’s smallest and fastest parachute. As a kid, the Brazilian stunt performer always dreamed of flying and when he grew up, he already knew that he wanted to pursue that dream. “After a lot of time in the free fall, I realized that everyone can fly in their own field. Now, I want to help other people learn to fly and step out of their comfort zones. It’s a challenge, because most people resist change, whether individual or global. However, we need huge changes to make the world better than it is today. The possibility for growth is incredible, but more people need to be willing to learn and work together,” he shared his thoughts.
The 11-time world record holder scattered 100 million native seeds at 6,500 feet over the region
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