The Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact comprises a collective initiative of indeterminate duration, involving diverse segments of society committed to the restoration of the Atlantic Forest (sundry organizations and associations, state and municipal governments, companies, scientific institutions, rural landowners and others), in harmony with the criteria laid down by the AFRP Steering Committee.

Membership in the AFRP is conferred by signing a formal Declaration of Adherence, signifying agreement with the AFRP Protocol, including its proposed aims, strategies and system of administration. This process is entirely voluntary and is subject to criteria and procedures laid down by the Steering Committee.