Rio Cajari Extractive Reserve

The Rio Cajari Extractive Reserve spans 501,771 hectares of Amazon rainforest, containing dense forest zones, cerrado fields, and riparian environments along the waterways.

Established in 1990 through federal decree 99.145, the reserve emerged from former rubber extraction territories that were part of the extensive Jari project.

Local communities maintain traditional practices of Brazil nut collection, açaí harvesting, and sustainable fishing while preserving their knowledge of forest resources.

The reserve connects to the state capital Macapá through Highway BR-156, which runs across the northern section of the protected area.

The reserve records annual rainfall of 2,115 millimeters and houses 155 bird species alongside substantial populations of tapirs, monkeys, and giant otters.

Location: Amapá

Inception: 1990

GPS coordinates: -1.08611,-51.77667

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:26