Juma Sustainable Development Reserve, Sustainable development reserve in Novo Aripuanã, Brazil.
The Juma Reserve is a protected area covering almost 590,000 hectares of dense rainforest in Novo Aripuanã with varied terrain including lowland forest, hillier zones, and flood-prone areas. The forest lies between two river systems and holds hundreds of plant species plus more than 20 primate species.
Archaeological evidence in the area dates back around 2,000 years, with discoveries of ancient ceramics and tools showing long human habitation. These findings reveal that people have farmed and used this region since ancient times.
The communities living in the reserve farm the land, practice traditional logging, and collect forest products like copaiba oil as part of their way of life. These practices have shaped how residents connect with and depend on the forest around them.
Visitors can explore the forest between two river systems where they can observe hundreds of plant species and multiple primate species in their habitat. It is helpful to check local access conditions before arriving since water levels and seasonal changes affect how the area can be visited.
This reserve was the first of its kind in Brazil to be funded through an international program focused on preventing emissions from forest loss and degradation. This pioneering approach demonstrated how forest protection could work through creative financing rather than traditional conservation methods.
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