One of the initiative’s objectives is to mitigate the impact of urban expansion and create a natural refuge for wildlife. Today, less than 12 per cent of this biome’s original cover remains due to deforestation, urban sprawl and habitat fragmentation.
The Atlantic Forest, which stretches from Brazil and reaches its southernmost limit in eastern Argentina, is home to thousands of species of flora and fauna — many of them unique in the world. But today, less than 12 per cent of its original coverage remains. Deforestation, urban sprawl and habitat fragmentation have threatened its balance.
At the El Yerbal Nature Reserve, the influence of this ecosystem is palpable in a lush mountainous landscape, where the subtropical forest intertwines with rocky outcrops, hills, grasslands and streams.
Our project aims to protect native species, maintain biological corridors and mitigate the impact of urban expansion, creating a natural refuge for wildlife. Its importance lies not only in its ecosystem value, but also in its role as a model that can be replicated in other regions of Latin America and the world.
For those wishing to find out more about this ecological initiative, find out more here.
