Ecological Station of the Federal University of Minas Gerais

The ecological station spans 114 hectares within the Pampulha campus, containing semi-deciduous forest and cerrado vegetation with numerous research laboratories and study areas.

The location transformed from Dalva farm and Don Orione Boys' Home into a protected ecological research area through a 1988 agreement with Belo Horizonte municipality.

The station maintains extensive research programs involving undergraduate and graduate students across multiple disciplines, from biological sciences to environmental management.

Researchers and students access the station through Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627 on the Pampulha campus, where they conduct field studies and laboratory experiments.

The area houses 150 bird species, including toco toucans and cinnamon tanagers, plus mammals like capybaras and black-tufted marmosets in an urban setting.

Location: Belo Horizonte

Inception: 1988

Address: Avenida Antônio Carlos 6627, Campus Pampulha, Pampulha, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG

Email: eeco@reitoria.ufmg.br

Website: http://ufmg.br/estacaoecologica

GPS coordinates: -19.88736,-43.97369

Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:20