Murici Ecological Station

Murici Ecological Station is a protected nature reserve in the Atlantic Forest region of northeastern Brazil. The area features thick rainforest with many water springs that flow into local river systems.

The reserve was created as a federal protected area in 2001, following earlier state-level protection established in 1997. This two-step legal framework emerged to safeguard the northeastern Atlantic Forest from further loss.

The station serves as a working research center where scientists study the northeastern rainforest and its species. Visitors can observe how this work contributes to understanding and protecting the Atlantic Forest region.

Entry to the site requires advance permits and follows strict rules to protect wildlife. Visitors should prepare for challenging terrain and tropical weather conditions.

The reserve holds a remarkable collection of fern species, including varieties previously unknown to science in this region. These plants thrive in the moist environment around the forest springs and make the area botanically significant.

Location: Alagoas

Inception: May 28, 2001

GPS coordinates: -9.21000,-35.87000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41