HISTORY
The Caminhos da Conservação Institute is closely related to the Santa Maria Ecological Corridor and the Private Natural Heritage Reserve, RPPN, both of which are initiatives of the Santa Maria Farm.
The partners involved in the project began negotiations at the end of the 1990s, when the owners of Fazenda Santa Maria took part in a defense action for the environment and registered a portion of the forest totaling 242 hectares as a reserve, giving the area the status of Perpetual Conservation Unit, on private land.
In 2001, the Brazilian Institute for the Environment (IBAMA) declared the area comprising of the Apepú and Bonito River basins, the Fazenda Santa Maria Private Natural Heritage Reserve, the farm itself, and the protected areas of Lake Itaipu as an ecological corridor.
HISTORY
The foundation of Caminhos da Conservação Institute is closely related to the Santa Maria Ecological Corridor and the Private Natural Heritage Reserve, RPPN, both of which are initiatives of the Santa Maria Farm.
The partners involved in the project began negotiations at the end of the 1990s, when the owners of Fazenda Santa Maria took part in a defense action for the environment and registered a portion of the forest totaling 242 hectares as a reserve, giving the area the status of Perpetual Conservation Unit, on private land.
In 2001, the Brazilian Institute for the Environment (IBAMA) declared the area comprising of the Apepú and Bonito River basins, the Fazenda Santa Maria Private Natural Heritage Reserve, the farm itself, and the protected areas of Lake Itaipu as an ecological corridor.
MISSION
Defend and conserve its natural heritage and the biodiversity.
OBJECTIVES
Defend and conserve its natural heritage and the biodiversity MISS ION Encourage, support and develop research studies aimed at environmental solutions through the promotion of events and courses, and the production and publication of content.
Promote actions for the protection of biodiversity and for the recovery of degraded areas, while sustainably developing the community and the region.
Develop environmental education programs geared to the local community and tourists, which will result in strong socio-environ – mental relations and job creation.
Provide advice and seek partnerships with public or private companies in Brazil and abroad interested in environ – mental sustainability programs.
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