Tamboré Biological Reserve ( pt, Reserva Biológica Tamboré) is a municipal
biological reserve
A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or ...
in greater
São Paulo, Brazil.
Description
The reserve is in the Tamboré ''bairro'' of the
Santana de Parnaíba
Santana de Parnaíba is a city and municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo. The population is 142,301 (2020 est.) in an area of . It was founded in 1625 near the Tietê River by Susana ...
municipality in greater
São Paulo, and is owned by the municipality.
With an area of it is one of the largest conservation areas in the metropolitan area.
The Brookfield Institute, through an arrangement with the municipality, draws up programs and projects for the conservation of the reserve. The reserve includes conservation units within which human interference is not allowed other than to help conserve its natural balance, biological diversity and natural ecological processes.
Visitation is allowed only for environmental education and scientific research.
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Biological reserves of Brazil
Protected areas of São Paulo (state)
Protected areas of the Atlantic Forest
Santana de Parnaíba
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