The Atlantic Forest Biome has gained a new Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) in Teresópolis, in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro. The property belongs to actor and organic producer Marcos Palmeiras, who volunteered to transform a 24-hectare area of his property, Vale das Palmeiras, into a conservation unit.
This is the actor’s second RPPN, who also has another unit located in Vale das Palmeiras. “We now have two RPPNs, with approximately 40 hectares, officially recognized by the State Environmental Institute – Inea/RJ. The voluntary protection of part of my farm guarantees the perpetual conservation of the Atlantic Forest Biome […]. RPPNs are effective tools for nature conservation, as they enable the protection of biodiversity, maintenance of water bodies and protection of fauna and flora”, says Marcos Palmeiras.
