The Xitué Ecological Station ( Portuguese : Estação Ecológica Xitué ) is an ecological station in the state of São Paulo , Brazil. It protects a mountainous area of Atlantic Forest .
18-577: The Xitué Ecological Station (ESEC) is in the Serra de Paranapiacaba in the municipality of Ribeirão Grande in the southeast São Paulo state. It has an area of about 3,095 hectares (7,650 acres). The station in on the Guapiara Plateau, with altitudes that range from 759 to 1,020 metres (2,490 to 3,346 ft). It adjoins the central section of the Intervales State Park to the south. To the northwest
36-411: Is 7,679 (2020 est.) in an area of 333 km . The elevation is 690 m. The municipality contains part of the 488,865 hectares (1,208,010 acres) Serra do Mar Environmental Protection Area , created in 1984. It contains the 3,095 hectares (7,650 acres) Xitué Ecological Station , created in 1987. It contains part of the 41,704 hectares (103,050 acres) Intervales State Park , created in 1995, including
54-401: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Xitu%C3%A9 Ecological Station The Xitué Ecological Station ( Portuguese : Estação Ecológica Xitué ) is an ecological station in the state of São Paulo , Brazil. It protects a mountainous area of Atlantic Forest . The Xitué Ecological Station (ESEC) is in the Serra de Paranapiacaba in the municipality of Ribeirão Grande in
72-473: Is a rainy season from October to March and a cold and less rainy season from April to September. Vegetation in the ESEC is 57.1% dense montane rainforest and 41.3% open rainforest with bamboos. There are small areas of dense alluvial rainforest (1.2%), dense upper montane rainforest (0.12%) and secondary growth (0.17%). The overstory is generally medium in height with an irregular canopy. There are two main trails in
90-424: Is a rainy season from October to March and a cold and less rainy season from April to September. Vegetation in the ESEC is 57.1% dense montane rainforest and 41.3% open rainforest with bamboos. There are small areas of dense alluvial rainforest (1.2%), dense upper montane rainforest (0.12%) and secondary growth (0.17%). The overstory is generally medium in height with an irregular canopy. There are two main trails in
108-765: The ESEC adjoins the Hotel Paraíso Ecolodge, a sustainable ecotourism enterprise. It lies in the largest remnant of Atlantic Forest in the state, part of the Paranapiacaba ecological continuum. It is accessed through the Intervales State Park headquarters, about 270 kilometres (170 mi) from the state capital. The Xitué Ecological Station was created by state decree 26.890 of 1987, with the objective of ensuring full protection of flora, fauna and natural beauty, as well as supporting educational, recreational and scientific purposes. Since being created it has been
126-538: The ESEC, of which 48 are endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome. Eight species are considered endangered in the state of São Paulo. Of there two are also included in the list for Brazil and three in the global list. This includes the critically endangered Temminck's seedeater ( Sporophila falcirostris ). Ribeir%C3%A3o Grande Ribeirão Grande is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil . The population
144-638: The ESEC. On the Xitué trail the bamboo Guadua tagoara dominates, with more developed vegetation in the valleys of the small stream that drain the area. On the Rio das Almas trail, which follows the das Almas River , there are more stretches with large trees. 123 native species of flora were identified in a study published in 2014, in 82 genera and 40 families. Nine species are in the São Paulo State, Brazil and global red lists. 91 species of birds have been identified in
162-484: The ESEC. On the Xitué trail the bamboo Guadua tagoara dominates, with more developed vegetation in the valleys of the small stream that drain the area. On the Rio das Almas trail, which follows the das Almas River , there are more stretches with large trees. 123 native species of flora were identified in a study published in 2014, in 82 genera and 40 families. Nine species are in the São Paulo State, Brazil and global red lists. 91 species of birds have been identified in
180-640: The base for many research projects due to the good state of conservation of its forests. The ESEC is managed by the Forest Foundation of São Paulo. São Paulo state decree 58.148 of 21 June 2012 created the Paranapiacaba Conservation Units Mosaic , including the Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park , Intervales State Park , Carlos Botelho State Park , Xitué Ecological Station, Nascentes do Paranapanema State Park and
198-424: The base for many research projects due to the good state of conservation of its forests. The ESEC is managed by the Forest Foundation of São Paulo. São Paulo state decree 58.148 of 21 June 2012 created the Paranapiacaba Conservation Units Mosaic , including the Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park , Intervales State Park , Carlos Botelho State Park , Xitué Ecological Station, Nascentes do Paranapanema State Park and
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#1732884101316216-452: The management plan for the ESEC, which defines zoning, allowed use and measures to protect and promote biodiversity by integrating the unit into the economic and social life of the neighboring communities. The Köppen climate classification of the region is Cfb: temperate, humid with no dry season. Temperatures range from 9.4 to 29 °C (48.9 to 84.2 °F). Average annual rainfall is 1,400 to 1,600 millimetres (55 to 63 in). There
234-449: The management plan for the ESEC, which defines zoning, allowed use and measures to protect and promote biodiversity by integrating the unit into the economic and social life of the neighboring communities. The Köppen climate classification of the region is Cfb: temperate, humid with no dry season. Temperatures range from 9.4 to 29 °C (48.9 to 84.2 °F). Average annual rainfall is 1,400 to 1,600 millimetres (55 to 63 in). There
252-446: The park's headquarters. In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo . In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable). This geographical article relating to the state of São Paulo
270-562: The portion of the Serra do Mar Environmental Protection Area in the municipalities of Eldorado , Sete Barras , Tapiraí , Juquiá , Ribeirão Grande and Capão Bonito . The purpose was to promote integrated and participatory management of the conservation units, and to seek to guarantee conservation of the areas covered. On 30 March 2016 the State Council for the Environment (Consema) approved
288-404: The portion of the Serra do Mar Environmental Protection Area in the municipalities of Eldorado , Sete Barras , Tapiraí , Juquiá , Ribeirão Grande and Capão Bonito . The purpose was to promote integrated and participatory management of the conservation units, and to seek to guarantee conservation of the areas covered. On 30 March 2016 the State Council for the Environment (Consema) approved
306-434: The southeast São Paulo state. It has an area of about 3,095 hectares (7,650 acres). The station in on the Guapiara Plateau, with altitudes that range from 759 to 1,020 metres (2,490 to 3,346 ft). It adjoins the central section of the Intervales State Park to the south. To the northwest the ESEC adjoins the Hotel Paraíso Ecolodge, a sustainable ecotourism enterprise. It lies in the largest remnant of Atlantic Forest in
324-444: The state, part of the Paranapiacaba ecological continuum. It is accessed through the Intervales State Park headquarters, about 270 kilometres (170 mi) from the state capital. The Xitué Ecological Station was created by state decree 26.890 of 1987, with the objective of ensuring full protection of flora, fauna and natural beauty, as well as supporting educational, recreational and scientific purposes. Since being created it has been
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