Feliciano Miguel Abdala Private Natural Heritage Reserve

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Feliciano Miguel Abdala Private Natural Heritage Reserve

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Feliciano Miguel Abdala Private Natural Heritage Reserve, Private natural reserve in Caratinga, Brazil.

The reserve extends across 957 hectares of Atlantic Forest biome, featuring diverse landscapes between 318 and 628 meters above sea level.

Feliciano Miguel Abdala purchased the land in 1944 and protected it from hunters and loggers, leading to its official designation as a reserve in 2001.

Scientists from around the world conduct research at the Caratinga Biological Station, focusing on endangered primate species and forest conservation methods.

The reserve receives visitors through guided tours that generate funds for conservation efforts and provide employment opportunities for local residents.

The area contains one of the last remaining populations of northern muriqui woolly spider monkeys, making it crucial for primate conservation.

Location: Minas Gerais

Inception: 2001

GPS coordinates: -19.72722,-41.82139

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:40

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