Joining efforts for a greater good

Since the 1990s, researchers and photographers from all over the world have visited the Cristalino RPPNs and found an authentic wildlife paradise, with a wealth of fauna and flora, endemic, rare and endangered species and, not infrequently, the studies reveal species that are new to science.

That is why we believe that knowledge about the forest, its value and its possible uses that are compatible with conservation are crucial to the protection of the Amazon biome. Therefore, we encourage research and support for development and make infrastructure and facilities available to researchers, under agreements with Brazilian and foreign institutions.

From the research carried out in the Cristalino nature reserves, we feed upon the knowledge and derive support for the management of the conservation areas, while facilitating the dissemination and interpretation of the information for different audiences.From our rich database, we provide lists of the species recorded by researchers over the years, backed up by technical and scientific articles that are continually being updated.

WE ENCOURAGE RESEARCH AND SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MAKE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS Reserva do Cristalino

PRIORITY LINES OF RESEARCH IN THE RPPNS

The FEC gives priority to supporting studies that fill in knowledge gaps that have been identified in the reserve management plans, as well as encouraging the continuity of research that has already been carried out by its various partner institutions.

  • PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
    • Integrated analysis of the physical environment and its biodiversity.
    • Seasonal monitoring of the physical, chemical and biological parameters of the water courses.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

  • infra_icone_01LODGINGS Three types of accommodation are available to those interested in conducting research in the reserves: the Cristalino RPPN Base, the Castanheira RPPN Base and the Ariosto Island Base, the last of which is located in the River Teles Pires.
  • infra_icone_02OBSERVATION TOWERS For the observation of wildlife, especially birds and mammals inhabiting the forest canopy, there are two 50-meter towers, built of galvanized steel, which are strategically placed in different environments within the reserves.
  • infra_icone_03RULES GOVERNING ResEARCH in THE Cristalino RPPNs For the studies to proceed safely and efficiently, certain rules have been introduced that must be followed by the researchers, assistants, interns and any other individuals providing support to the field research. These rules also provide guidance so that good relations are maintained with the communities located in the vicinity of the reserves.
  • infra_icone_04TRAILS The system of trails within the reserves offers 10 different options that cover practically all the different types of local environments and provide researchers with ease of access and opportunities to look at the local fauna and flora.
  • infra_icone_05Guides, Boatmen and Overland Transportation Support To facilitate the research, land transportation can be provided to the bank of the River Teles Pires, as well as boats, fuel, boatman services and trail guides, subject to prior arrangement. Contact the FEC to explain your requirements and check the cost of providing such services.

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