Uatumã Biological Reserve

The Uatumã Biological Reserve is a vast protected forest in Amazonas covering nearly a million hectares across multiple river basins. It stretches through dense tropical woodland and includes parts of the Uatumã and Jatapu river systems within its boundaries.

The reserve was founded in 1990 and gained official protected status through federal decree. It was later expanded to its current size and integrated into a network of connected protected forests across central Amazonia.

Scientists utilize a standard RAPELD grid of 25 square kilometers for research projects, conducting studies on vegetation, biomass structure, and species composition.

Access to the reserve is restricted as it is a protected area primarily dedicated to scientific research and wildlife protection. Visitors should contact authorities before planning a trip since entry points are limited and often difficult to reach.

The reserve protects rare species like the Amazonian manatee and serves as a buffer around a nearby indigenous territory. Its protected status allows scientists to conduct long-term studies of forest ecosystems that would not be possible elsewhere.