Brazil pushes conservation projects in Maranhão, Pará and Rio de Janeiro
In the state of Maranhão, the Instituto de Pesquisa e Conservação de Tamanduás, together with ICMBio, is restoring 20 hectares of native Cerrado and restinga vegetation near the Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses. The planting of seedlings aims to close illegal off‑road trails used by vehicles and guide visitors to the park’s main entrance, while also supporting local nurseries, environmental education and community‑based tourism.
The Brazilian Senate approved a bill that would reduce the Floresta Nacional do Jamanxim in Pará by 486,000 hectares, about 37 % of the reserve’s total area. The measure, now awaiting presidential sanction by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, follows a history of severe fires in the reserve, including 431 fire points recorded during the August 2019 “Dia do Fogo”.
In Rio de Janeiro state, the Aciap‑BM board discussed a proposal to expand the Área de Relevante Interesse Ecológico Floresta da Cicuta from 131 to 1,231 hectares and redesignate it as a Refúgio de Vida Silvestre. The bill, authored by federal deputy Reimont (PT‑RJ), has raised concerns among municipal officials about potential impacts on urban development, logistics corridors and the need for detailed technical studies.
Entities: Barra Mansa · Brazilian Senate · Deputy Reimont · Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio) · Instituto de Pesquisa e Conservação de Tamanduás · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Reimont
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Project Law No. 1.895/2026 proposes expanding the ARIE Floresta da Cicuta from 131 to 1,231 hectares and reclassifying it as a Wildlife Refuge. (article a794c2a6-e522-4eea-9036-65438ad34acf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The planting aims to create barriers that will close illegal off‑road trails and redirect visitors to the park’s main entrance. (article 1ac67fb8-fb51-4eff-9f4d-6dbbed471567)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposal to expand Floresta da Cicuta was discussed by the Aciap BM board meeting on 27. (article a794c2a6-e522-4eea-9036-65438ad34acf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian Senate approved a bill that reduces the Jamanxim National Forest by 486,000 hectares, or 37% of its area. (article 0b90a6b3-ca46-423b-9ae6-b8cdf48aeb1a)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A restoration project is planting 20 hectares of native Cerrado and restinga vegetation in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. (article 1ac67fb8-fb51-4eff-9f4d-6dbbed471567)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Officials expressed concerns about the impact of the Floresta da Cicuta expansion on Barra Mansa and its proximity to the Rodovia Presidente Dutra. (article a794c2a6-e522-4eea-9036-65438ad34acf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Jamanxim bill was sent to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for sanction. (article 0b90a6b3-ca46-423b-9ae6-b8cdf48aeb1a)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In August 2019, the Jamanxim area experienced major fires with 431 fire points recorded. (article 0b90a6b3-ca46-423b-9ae6-b8cdf48aeb1a)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The restoration project aims to close illegal off‑road trails and redirect visitors to the park’s main entrance. (1ac67fb8-fb51-4eff-9f4d-6dbbed471567)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Local officials expressed concerns about impacts on urban expansion and the lack of technical impact studies for the Floresta da Cicuta expansion. (a794c2a6-e522-4eea-9036-65438ad34acf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian Senate approved a bill to reduce the Floresta Nacional do Jamanxim by 486,000 hectares, about 37 % of its area. (0b90a6b3-ca46-423b-9ae6-b8cdf48aeb1a)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 20 hectares of native Cerrado and restinga vegetation are being restored near the Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses. (1ac67fb8-fb51-4eff-9f4d-6dbbed471567)