Alto Maués Ecological Station ( Portuguese : Estação Ecológica Alto Maués ) is an ecological station , a fully protected area, in the state of Amazonas , Brazil. It contains about 6,656 square kilometres (2,570 sq mi) of Amazon rainforest.
12-659: The Alto Maués Ecological Station is in the municipality of Maués , Amazonas. It covers 665,673.53 hectares (1,644,915.1 acres) of Amazon rainforest . The terrain is relatively smooth with corrugated undulations and long, open V-shaped valleys. The Alto Maués conservation unit is bordered to the north west by the Pau-Rosa National Forest, and to the east by the Amanã National Forest in Pará . The Abacaxis River forms its western boundary. The Parauari River flows through
24-446: Is considered an ecological sanctuary, with an unusually high concentration of primates and more than 600 species of birds. It is a suitable habitat for survival of the jaguar . Of fourteen primate species, three are endemic. Threatened primates include the red-faced spider monkey , white-nosed saki and woolly monkey . The Alto Maués Ecological Station is classed as IUCN protected area category Ia (strict nature reserve). The purpose
36-407: Is to protect a sample of the rain forest and associated vegetation types, ensure sustainability of the ecosystem and contribute to environmental stability of the region. The decree that created the unit did not delimit its buffer zone, an area where activities such as mining require authorization and controls to minimize environmental impact. Mau%C3%A9s Maués is a municipality located in
48-453: The Brazilian state of Amazonas . Its population was 65,040 (2020) and its area is 39,988 km . Maués is known as the "Land of Guaraná". There are sandy beaches, and Maues summer festival and Guarana festival. The Mundurucus and Maues Indians cultivated the guarana fruit, which is the basis for the famous Brazilian soft drink. Maués means "talking parrots" and it is originated from one of
60-580: The Amana waterfall, old goldmines, caves, exploration of primary jungle with Indian guides and visit to the Uraira developing reserve. Maués Airport serves the region. The municipality contains all or part of the Alto Maués Ecological Station , Amazônia National Park , Juruena National Park , Pau-Rosa National Forest , Maués State Forest and Andirá Marau Indigenous Territory. It is thought that
72-700: The Amanã and Parauari combine, and in turn joins the Paraná do Urariá in the seat of the Maués municipality. The unit was one of those listed to be created under ARPA ( Amazon Region Protected Areas Program ), a process that took some time. Creation of the Alto Maués Ecological Station was presented by the government as compensation for the impacts of the Tapajós hydroelectric complex on seven federal environmental units. There
84-499: The Indian clans in the region. Maués has 22.000 inhabitants with another 20.000 natives spread along 140 river villages. The area's 20.000 people are distributed within 140 villages spread along the rivers. Maués is located on the side of Maués-Açu river and can be reached from Manaus (267 km away) by regional boat (18 hours), fast boat (7 hours) or plane (45 min.). Maués is used as a starting point for adventure trekking including visit to
96-514: The area has high gold mining potential. The municipality contains the 538,081 hectares (1,329,630 acres) Urupadi National Forest , a sustainable use conservation unit created in 2016. It includes the 59,137 hectares (146,130 acres) Urariá Sustainable Development Reserve , created in 2001. One of the things Maués is known for is guaraná , and every year they celebrate this with the Guaraná festival. The festival typically includes live music, especially
108-651: The eastern part of the unit. The Urupadi National Forest borders the south of the unit. The unit is between the basins of the Madeira and Tapajós rivers, and holds many lakes, ponds and streams. The Abacaxis River in the west of the unit has the Curauari, Caramuri and Paracati as tributaries. The Maués Açu basin in the centre of the unit contains the Maués-Mirim, Urupadi, Andirá, Abacaxis, Paraconi, Arari, Apoquitaua, Pupunham, Parauari and Amanã rivers. The Maués Açu forms where
120-450: The local pagode dance which will involve the whole city in the festivities. The guarana fruit is used in the traditional Brazilian soft drink, sold in several varieties in Brazil . These soft drinks are now also exported to outside countries, and the guaraná is becoming a known ingredient in drinks for boosting energy. This article about a location in the Brazilian state of Amazonas
132-599: Was created on 16 October 2014 and is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation . Average annual rainfall is 2,101 millimetres (82.7 in) Temperatures ranges from 22 to 32 °C (72 to 90 °F) with an average of 27 °C (81 °F). About 78% of the unit is covered by dense submontane rainforest with emergent canopy, and 7% by dense submontane rainforest with uniform canopy. Smaller areas are covered by alluvial rainforest with uniform canopy and open submontane rainforest. The area
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#1732934370404144-568: Was political opposition in the state of Amazonas to creation of the unit since the municipality already had four protected units and the Andirá Marau Indigenous Territory. The protected units are the Amazônia National Park , Juruena National Park , Pau Rosa National Forest and Maués State Forest . It is thought that the area has high gold mining potential, which could create many jobs. The Alto Maués Ecological Station
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