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The Atlantic Forest (Portuguese: Mata Atlântica) is a South American forest that extends along the Atlantic coast of Brazil from Rio Grande do Norte state in the northeast to Rio Grande do Sul state in the south and inland as far as Paraguay and the Misiones Province of Argentina, where the region is known as Selva Misionera.
The Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve was defined in 1991, covering a few parts of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Paraná. [4] Non-government organizations played an important role in its creation. [5] In 1992 it covered about 2,499,990 hectares (6,177,600 acres), with 356,998 hectares (882,160 acres) of sea. [6] The Atlantic Forest Biosphere ...
It is home to primate species endemic to the Atlantic Forest and at risk of extinction, such as the golden-bellied capuchin and the golden-headed lion tamarin. [38] Serra do Itajaí Brazil: June 4, 2004 57.374 [39] One of the largest stretches of Atlantic Forest in Santa Catarina. [39] Serra dos Órgãos Brazil: November 30, 1939 20.024 [40]
A list of native plants found in the Atlantic Forest Biome of southeastern and southern Brazil. Additions occur as botanical discoveries and reclassifications are presented. Additions occur as botanical discoveries and reclassifications are presented.
The Central Atlantic Forest Ecological Corridor (Portuguese: 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.
The Atlantic Forest (Portuguese: Mata Atlântica) — a terrestrial biome and geographic region in southeastern South America.. The diverse ecoregions of the Atlantic Forest extend along the Atlantic coast of Brazil from Rio Grande do Norte state in the north; southwards through the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, to Rio Grande do Sul state; and inland as far as Paraguay, and the ...
The Central Coastal Atlantic Forest Mosaic was recognized by the Ministry of the Environment on 11 December 2006. [2] There were originally 22 conservation units in the mosaic. Others were added, and as of 2010 there were 29 units, with a total area of 295,723 hectares (730,750 acres). [ 3 ]
Flora of the Atlantic Forest−Mata Atlântica biome is a biome with ecoregions of southeastern South America. Located primarily in Brazil, and into southern South America in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Map of Atlantic Forest−Mata Atlântica biome in South America.