Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station

Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station covers approximately 707,000 hectares and includes rolling hills, savanna landscapes, and riverine forests across central Brazil. The protected area spans Bahia and Tocantins states and preserves these varied natural habitats from human disturbance.

The station was established in 2001 to protect the cerrado biome from expanding agriculture and urban growth. This creation represented a key effort to safeguard the region from further human pressures.

People living near the station practice farming methods passed down through generations and take part in conservation and education programs. This connection between local life and environmental protection shapes how the region develops.

Visitors should plan ahead since the station lies in a remote area with entry points near the municipalities of Formosa do Rio Preto and Mateiros. Good preparation helps you choose the best time to visit and makes use of local infrastructure easier.

The station is home to 417 documented plant species and harbors a bat species called Thyroptera devivoi that was only recently discovered. This rare creature has so far been found only within these protected boundaries, making the site scientifically significant.