List of Ecological Stations in The Amazônia Legal
In coordination with environmental groups, the Brazilian government has established an increased number of protective stations in areas under serious threat in an effort to curb rapid deforestation and protect its ecosystems.
| Name | Date of creation |
|---|---|
| Caracaraí | 1982 |
| Cuniã | 2001 |
| Grão-Pará | 2006 |
| Iquê | 1981 |
| Jari | 1982 |
| Juami-Japurá | 2001 |
| Jutaí-Solimões | 1983 |
| Maracá | 1981 |
| Maracá-Jipioca | 1981 |
| Niquiá | 1985 |
| Rio Acre | 1981 |
| Rio da Casca | 1994 |
| Rio Flor do Prado | 2003 |
| Rio Madeirinha | 1997 |
| Rio Ronuro | 1998 |
| Rio Roosevelt | 2007 |
| Samuel | 1989 |
| Serra das Araras | 1982 |
| Serra dos Três Irmãos | 1990 |
| Serra Geral do Tocantins | 2001 |
| Sítio Rangedor | 2005 |
| Taiamã | 1981 |
| Terra do Meio | 2005 |
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