Lago do Cuniã Extractive Reserve, Protected nature reserve in Porto Velho, Brazil.
Lago do Cuniã Extractive Reserve is a protected forest area in the Amazon region, centered around a large lake surrounded by sloping shorelines and natural hillsides. The terrain shifts between flooded zones and drier slopes with varying forest types.
The protected area was created in 1999 to preserve the forest communities and their sustainable practices. It was established to secure resources while supporting the people living within the forest.
Local communities practice fishing and forest harvesting as a way of life, with knowledge passed down across four settlement centers over many years. These activities shape how people use the water and forest according to seasonal availability.
Visitors should know that different seasons allow different activities: fishing follows set periods while nut gathering happens at other times. Planning your visit around these local rhythms makes for a more rewarding experience.
The area holds remarkably diverse wildlife with hundreds of fish species, dozens of amphibians, and hundreds of bird species living together. This biodiversity grows from the blend of flooded zones and forest transitions that provide different habitats for various animal groups.
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