Mário Xavier National Forest, National forest in Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Mário Xavier National Forest extends across 495.99 hectares within the Atlantic Forest biome, featuring native vegetation and diverse wildlife species.
The Brazilian government established this protected forest through Federal Decree No. 93,369 on October 8, 1986 to safeguard local biodiversity.
The forest serves as an educational center where visitors learn about environmental conservation and the importance of Atlantic Forest preservation.
Located along Rodovia BR 465 at kilometer 5, the forest opens to visitors who can explore trails and participate in environmental activities.
The forest contains the natural habitat of Physalaemus soaresi, a rare frog species that halted construction of the Metropolitan Arc highway.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: October 8, 1986
GPS coordinates: -22.72490,-43.70623
Latest update: April 15, 2025 16:14
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