In 2017, Nunes lived and worked for a year with the Fulani villages of the Boé region in Guinea-Bissau (West Africa), on a project aimed at conserving sacred forests.

Sacred forests are ancient forests, threatened by deforestation and the loss of ancestral traditions among younger generations. Sacred forests are protected by traditional beliefs and practices of people living in their surroundings. These areas are rich in biodiversity, often connected to a water source and therefore of great importance for the survival of local people and ecosystems. This project resulted in a series of photographs, paintings and drawings that capture Nunes' collaboration with Boé residents. The set offers reflection on the (ecological and cultural) value of ancient knowledge and practices and considers the future of cultural traditions and how these can adapt and evolve into an essential element in today's society. The collaboration with the Fulani contributed to the legal protection of sacred forests, a direct impact on the region's cultural and ecological heritage. The project was made possible by the Chimbo Foundation, the government of Guinea-Bissau and Wageningen University.