Floresta Nacional de Brasília
Description
Created by Presidential Decree on June 10, 1999. The Flona was created to promote the sustainable, multiple-use management of renewable natural resources, the maintenance and protection of water resources and Cerrado biodiversity, the restoration of degraded areas, forestry and environmental education, the maintenance of samples of the ecosystem fragment, and support for the sustainable development of natural resources in the bordering areas. Floresta Nacional de Brasília consists of four separate areas, which together total approximately 9,400 ha. It contains the main springs of the streams that form Lago do Descoberto. Area 1, where the hike will take place, is located near Parque Nacional de Brasília, along highways BR-070 and DF-001 (Estrada Parque Contorno – EPCT).
Additional Information
- Total Area - 54.6km²
