Jaci Paraná Extractive Reserve
The Jaci Paraná Extractive Reserve (Portuguese: Reserva Extrativista Jaci Paraná) is an Extractive reserve in the state of Rondônia, Brazil. The traditional population is engaged in sustainable use of natural forest resources. It has been subject to illegal invasions by loggers and farmers. In 2014, an attempt was made to revoke the reserve.
| Jaci Paraná Extractive Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Reserva Extrativista Jaci Paraná | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
| Nearest city | Porto Velho, Rondônia |
| Coordinates | 9.779774°S 64.208827°W |
| Area | 197,364 hectares (487,700 acres) |
| Designation | Extractive reserve |
| Created | 17 January 1996 |
| Administrator | Secretaria de Estado do Desenvolvimento Ambiental |
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