A Technological Reference Unit (URT) has been established in Amapá do Maranhão, Brazil, to sustainably manage native açaí groves, a crucial region accounting for two-thirds of the state's açaí production. Led by Embrapa Cocais, the project aims to combat the degradation of açaí groves due to poor management and deforestation by providing advanced technology and practical training to small producers. The project has successfully restored 7 hectares of land and plans to expand, with plans to publish scientific findings and expand the technology to other regions by 2025. The initiative not only aims to improve income but also to conserve the environment through sustainable açaí management.