Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves
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Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves
Location
Rio Grande do Norte
Country
Brazil
Year of Research
1999
Culture
The Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves contain some of the best and most extensive examples of Atlantic forest in the states of Paraná and São Paulo, in Brazil The site displays the biological richness and evolutionary history of the few remaining areas of Atlantic forest of southeast Brazil and the 25 protected areas that make up the site.
The mountains are covered by dense forests which are down to wetlands and coastal islands which is isolated with mountains and dunes. The area comprises a rich natural environment of great scenic beauty.
In the southeast region of Brazil, the Atlantic Forests (Southeast) contains the best and largest remaining examples of Atlantic forest .
The area is also exceptionally diverse with high numbers of rare and endemic species.
The site has exceptional scenic values and With its “mountains to the sea” attitudinal gradient, its estuary, wild rivers, karst and numerous waterfalls