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Atlantic Forest biodiversity conservation efforts

Overview

Recent developments highlight the formalization and continued operation of natural reserves within the Atlantic Forest ecoregion.

In Brazil, the Sesc Iparana Reserva Natural in Caucaia has been officially recognized as a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). This designation protects 12.51 hectares of Atlantic Forest to preserve biological diversity against urban expansion and to facilitate scientific research and ecotourism.

In Paraguay, the Carapã Natural Reserve, managed by Itaipu Binacional, has reached 18 years of operation. Spanning 4,382 hectares in the Canindeyú Department, the reserve is part of the UNESCO-recognized Itaipu Biosphere Reserve and protects diverse ecosystems, including forests and wetlands, which serve as habitats for various plant and animal species.

Entities

Caucaia · Carapã Natural Reserve · UNESCO · ICMBio · Sesc Iparana Reserva Natural

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Carapã Natural Reserve marks 18 years of biodiversity protection

    The Carapã Natural Reserve in Paraguay marks 18 years of protecting biodiversity within the Atlantic Forest ecoregion as part of the UNESCO-recognized Itaipu Biosphere Reserve.

  2. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Sesc Iparana Reserva Natural recognized as private nature reserve

    The Sesc Iparana Reserva Natural in Caucaia, Brazil, has been officially recognized as a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), protecting 12.51 hectares of Atlantic Forest.

Sources

itaipu.gov.py · jcce.com.br · portaldocomercio.org.br · revista100fronteiras.com.br · rrinterativo.com.br