Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves
UNESCO Map
Description: The Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves, in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo, consist of eight separate protected areas containing 112,000 ha of Atlantic forest and associated shrub (restingas). The rainforests of Brazils Atlantic coast are the worlds richest in terms of biodiversity. The site contains a distinct range of species with a high level of endemism and reveals a pattern of evolution that is not only of great scientific interest but is also of importance for conservation.
Date inscribed: 1999.0
Area in hectares: 111930
Category specified: Natural
State: Brazil
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean