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Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor
The Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor ( pt, Corredor Central da Mata Atlântica is an ecological corridor in the states of Espírito Santo and Bahia, Brazil. It promotes improvements to connectivity between fragments of Atlantic Forest in the region with the goal of maintaining genetic health among flora and fauna. History The corridor was created as part of the Ecological Corridors Project, for which the final evaluation was completed by the Ministry of the Environment in December 2000. A grant agreement between the World Bank and the Ministry of the Environment was signed in December 2001. The project was effective as of March 2002. Priority was given to the implementation of the Central Amazon Ecological Corridor and the Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor to test different conditions in the two biomes and use the lessons learned to prepare and support creation of other corridors. In the central corridor the state committees of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rio Preto National Forest
The Rio Preto National Forest ( pt, Floresta Nacional do Rio Preto) is a national forest in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Location The Rio Preto National Forest is in the Conceição da Barra municipality of the state of Espírito Santo. It is from the seat of the municipality. It contains fragments of the Atlantic Forest and covers . It was created by decree nº 98.845 of 17 January 1990. It became part of the Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor, created in 2002. It is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). The forest contains dense tropical lowland rainforest. 338 species of arboreal plants have been identified. The forest has been affected by forest fires and selective logging, and contains of the exotic Eucalyptus citriodora. Plant species include cariniana, pequi (Caryocar brasiliense), ipe (handroanthus), cedar, cinnamon, peroba, paraju, juçara (Euterpe edulis), copal, braúna and peroba. Fauna include armad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boa Nova National Park
Boa Nova National Park ( pt, Parque Nacional de Boa Nova) is a national park in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Location The Boa Nova National Park covers parts of the municipalities of Boa Nova, Dário Meira and Manoel Vitorino in Bahia. The park has an area of . The terrain is rugged with altitudes from above sea level. The park drains into the Uruba River, a tributary of the Gongogi River, which in turn is a tributary of the de Contas River. The park is in the Atlantic Forest biome. Average annual rainfall is . Temperatures range from with an average of . Vegetation includes caatinga, semi-deciduous submontane forest, montane rainforest and semi-deciduous lowland forest. The region is well known for the many species of birds, with 437 recorded to date, which attract many foreign birdwatchers. Endemic bird species include the endangered or threatened slender antbird (''Rhopornis ardesiacus''), Bahia spinetail (''Synallaxis whitneyi'') and Bahia tyrannulet (''Phylloscartes be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forno Grande State Park
The Forno Grande State Park ( pt, Parque Estadual do Forno Grande) is a state park in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It protects an area of Atlantic Forest and the second highest peak in the state. Location The Forno Grande State Park is in the municipality of Castelo, Espírito Santo. It has an area of . It protects the second highest peak in the state of Espírito Santo, the Forno Grande Peak. It contains trails and waterfalls. The area includes a large cloud forest at the top of the peak. It is home to endangered species such as the cougar (''Puma concolor''), ocelot (''Leopardus pardalis'') and southern muriqui (''Brachyteles arachnoides''). The park includes a visitor center with the ''Onça Pintada'' (Cougar) museum, and is open daily from 8:00 to 17:30. The visitor center has restrooms, drinking fountains and collections of fauna and flora. There is also a small accommodation for researchers with beds, mattresses, kitchen and bathroom. Camping is not allowed, and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natural Monument (Brazil)
A Natural Monument ( pt, Monumento natural) in Brazil is a type of protected area of Brazil defined by law. The purpose of a natural monument A natural monument is a natural or natural/cultural feature of outstanding or unique value because of its inherent rarity, representative of aesthetic qualities or cultural significance. Under World Commission on Protected Areas guidelines, na ... to conserve unique or very beautiful natural sites. Definition The Natural Monument class of conservation unit was defined by the law 19/93 of 23 January 1993.Decreto-Lei n.º 19/93 de 23-01-1993 Versão: 1 -Artigo 8.º This basic objective of this type of unit is to preserve natural sites that are unique and/or have great scenic beauty. They may be private property as long as the owner's use is compatible with the objectives. If not, the area is expropriated. The public may visit the natural monuments, and research may be conducted with permission of the responsible agency. Selected list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falésias De Marataízes Natural Monument
The Falésias de Marataízes Natural Monument pt, Monumento Natural Municipal Falésias de Marataízes) is a municipal Natural monument in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Location The Falésias de Marataízes Natural Monument is in the municipality of Marataízes, Espírito Santo. It has an area of . The monument, in the south of the municipality, protects a landscape of ''falésias'' (cliffs) of great scenic beauty along the beach. The cliffs, made of mudstone, sandstone and conglomerate sediments from the Miocene, are constantly being eroded. The cliffs are up to in height, and extend from the Boa Vista do Sul region to the Praia dos Cações. Erosion has caused cracks and gullies in the cliffs and masses of fallen rocks lie at their base. History The Falésias de Marataízes Natural Monument was created by municipal decree 193/2008 of 1 December 2008. It is administered by the municipal environment secretariat. It became part of the Central Atlantic Forest Ecologica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duas Bocas Biological Reserve
The Duas Bocas Biological Reserve ( pt, Reserva Biológica de Duas Bocas) is a biological reserve in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It protects an area of Atlantic Forest, the source of a drinking water supply. Location The Duas Bocas Biological Reserve is in the municipality of Cariacica, Espírito Santo. It has an approximate area of . The reserve contains the Duas Bocas Dam, inaugurated by President Getúlio Vargas, which impounds the Pau Amarelo, Panela and Naia-Assú rivers. It is part of the Duas Bocas - Mestre Álvaro Ecological Corridor. The main activities are school visits and scientific research. The forest coverage has suffered in the past from human activities including banana and coffee cultivation and grazing. However, about 70% of the reserve is covered in primary Atlantic Forest. It is home to rich and diverse wildlife, including rare and endangered species. The cougar (''Puma concolor'') has been seen in the reserve. History The Pau Amarelo Dam was buil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Descobrimento National Park
The Descobrimento National Park ( pt, Parque Nacional do Descobrimento) is a national park in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Location The Descobrimento National Park is in the municipality of Prado, Bahia. It has an area of . It contains the Discovery Coast World Natural Heritage Site, a Biosphere Reserve. Environment The Descobrimento National Park is in the Atlantic Forest biome. It holds an important fragment of Atlantic Forest of the northeast plateau of Brazil, and the most important wildlife refuge of the south of Bahia. Protected species in the park include the cougar (''Puma concolor''), the characid fish '' Mimagoniates sylvicola'' and the bird species ringed woodpecker (''Celeus torquatus''), black-headed berryeater (''Carpornis melanocephala''), red-billed curassow (''Crax blumenbachii''), banded cotinga (''Cotinga maculata''), band-tailed antwren (''Myrmotherula urosticta''), ochre-marked parakeet (''Pyrrhura cruentata'') and striated softtail (''Thripophaga macro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Córrego Do Veado Biological Reserve
Córrego do Veado Biological Reserve ( pt, Reserva Biológica do Córrego do Veado) is a biological reserve in the municipality of Pinheiros, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Location The reserve of was created by decree 87.590 of 20 September 1982 and decree 89.569 of 23 April 1984. It is managed by the Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade. It became part of the Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor, created in 2002. It is named after the river of the same name, the Veado River, which flows through the reserve from west to east. It lies in the Pinheiros municipality of Espírito Santo. The vegetation is semi-deciduous tropical rain forest, with very tall trees and sparse undergrowth. Although in the tropical zone, the climate is greatly influenced by the mountains. Conservation The Biological Reserve is a "strict nature reserve" under IUCN protected area category Ia. The reserve was created to preserve a remnant of Atlantic forest in the northern part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Córrego Grande Biological Reserve
Córrego Grande Biological Reserve ( pt, Reserva Biológica do Córrego Grande) is a biological reserve spanning the boundary of Bahia and Espírito Santo, Brazil. Location The Córrego Grande Biological Reserve covers parts of the municipalities of Mucuri, Bahia, and Conceição da Barra, Espírito Santo. It is named after the river of the same name that flows through the reserve from west to east. The climate is tropical, warm and mostly humid, with one or two dry months. Average annual temperature is , and average annual rainfall is . There are some species unique to the reserve, including three species of hummingbird. Protected species include northern brown howler (Alouatta guariba guariba), jaguar (Panthera onca), red-browed amazon (Amazona rhodocorytha), white-necked hawk (Buteogallus lacernulatus), black-headed berryeater (Carpornis melanocephala), red-billed curassow (Crax blumenbachii), banded cotinga (Cotinga maculata), great-billed hermit (Phaethornis malaris) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comboios Biological Reserve
Comboios Biological Reserve ( pt, Reserva Biológica de Comboios) is a biological reserve in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Location Comboios Biological Reserve is in the municipalities of Aracruz and Linhares, Espírito Santo. The coastal biome reserve which has an area of was established by decree of 25 September 1984. It became part of the Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor, created in 2002. Conservation As of 2009 the Biological Reserve was a "strict nature reserve" under IUCN protected area category Ia. Objectives are full preservation of biota and other natural attributes. The reserve is the state headquarters for Projeto TAMAR, the turtle conservation organization. The reserve's aquarium contains giant sea turtles, and the residents of nearby Regência make their living from turtle conservation as well as fishing. Protected species in the conservation unit are Amazona rhodocorytha, Atta robusta, Maned sloth, Cnemidophorus and Panthera onca The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caparaó National Park
Caparaó National Park ( pt, Parque Nacional do Caparaó) is a national park created in 1961 to protect the Caparaó Mountains, located on the border between Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo states in Brazil. Pico da Bandeira, one of the highest mountains in Brazil, is located there. Location The park was created by decree No. 50146 of 24 May 1961. It was created by President Jânio Quadros with an area of about . The purpose was to protect the natural resources and support ecotourism activities. The park lies in the Serra do Caparaó on the border between the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo. It has an area of about , of which 80% is in Espírito Santo. It includes parts of the municipalities of Alto Caparaó, Alto Jequitibá, Caparaó and Espera Feliz in Minas Gerais, and of Dores do Rio Preto, Divino de São Lourenço, Ibitirama, Iúna and Irupi in Espírito Santo. It became part of the Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor, created in 2002. Altitude range ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Park (Brazil)
A state park ( pt, Parque Estadual) in Brazil is a legally defined type of protected area operated by one of the states. Their goal is to preserve important or beautiful natural ecosystems. Public access is allowed subject to regulations defined by the responsible agency. Definition State parks fall under the same regulations as national parks, defined by law 9.985 of July 2000. The park's basic objective is preservation of natural ecosystems of great ecological relevance and scenic beauty. This enables the conduct of scientific research and the development of educational activities and environmental interpretation, recreation in contact with nature and eco tourism. The park is publicly owned, and private areas included in its limits will be expropriated when it is established. Public visitation is subject to the rules and restrictions set out in Unit Management Plan, rules established by the body responsible for its administration, and those provided for by regulation. Scientific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
