Résumé
The Amazon provides numerous essential ecosystem services to societies at both local and global scales. Despite the forest's systemic importance, deforestation in the region has shown a growing trend, intensifying in recent years. However, in the municipality of Irituia, located in the Northeastern Pará Mesoregion, studies have shown that agroecological practices adopted by family farmers have significantly contributed to local forest recovery. This article analyzes the historical and spatial aspects that characterize and differentiate Irituia's agrarian system in relation to other municipalities in the region, with emphasis on deforestation and forest regeneration dynamics. Using a systemic and multi-scalar approach, the study involved document analysis, historical interviews, and remote sensing data covering the period from 1990 to 2020. The results indicate that, while the regional trajectory reveals a reduction in undisturbed humid forests and an increase in deforestation, Irituia follows a distinct path marked by forest regrowth processes. This trend intensified after 2010, as a result of sustainable practices promoted by family farmers over time, supported by social movements, institutions, and public policies. The study concludes that Irituia's experience represents a concrete alternative for productive restoration and environmental conservation, reaffirming the strategic role of family farming in reshaping Amazonian landscapes.