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    Have you ever thought about visiting a practically intact portion of the Atlantic Forest and still enjoying several ecological tourism options?

    The Vale Natural Reserve, located in Linhares-ES, is an official space for conservation and scientific research, since 1978, which has several leisure options. Browse the page and learn more about the location.

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    Photographer: Bruno Coelho - F/Still Fotografia 

    Where we are

    Where is it located?

    Rodovia BR 101, KM 122
    Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil.

    Distance from the main capitals

    162.3 km from Vitória (ES)
    686 km from Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
    632 km from Belo Horizonte (MG)

    Opening hours

    Tuesdays to Sundays, from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

    *The visitation sector of the Vale Natural Reserve is reopened to the public, with the exception of some areas such as the hotel and restaurant, which remain closed.

    Entry is free!

    Leisure and knowledge: What to expect from the Vale Natural Reserve?

    With approximately 23,000 hectares, the Vale Nature Reserve is part of the Green and Water Circuit, one of Espírito Santo's main tourist routes.
    There, in addition to the visitor attractions - observation tower, trails, playground, picnic area, exhibition on the Atlantic Forest (under renovation), among others - important conservation and research work is carried out. They have already been catalogued:
    A family has a picnic in the park A family has a picnic in the park Photo: Bruno Coelho - F/Still Fotografia 
    Onda
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    2,335

    plant species
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    1,500

    insects
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    103

    mammals
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    410

    birds
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    59

    amphibians
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    66

    reptiles
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    Schedule of the month

    Check out what will happen in the Vale Natural Reserve this month

    What to do in the Vale Natural Reserve?

    Browse through the items below and learn more about each of the attractions that are there for you at the Vale Natural Reserve:

    Bird Watching

    Observation tower, view from down upwards. The structure is tall and made of wood.

    Observation Tower

    An employee is accompanied by other people along a trail in a place with a lot of trees.

    Trails

    Interactive Forest Room 

    In a room with cabinets decorated with illustrations of plants and animals, there is a table with two chairs and a TV set.

    Workshop Room

    A closed room with synthetic grass and illustrations of animal on the walls. There are children's toys in the place.

    Ecological Library

    In place with trees, there is a flower bed made of wood with some seedlings. Next to it, there is also a sign with information about the sensory garden.

    Sensory Garden

    Outdoor children's playground. Toys, such as a scale and a slide, are made of wood. Some trees bring shade to the place.

    Playground

    Beach soccer field. Around the place, there is a lawn, and in the background, trees.

    Indoor Soccer and Beach Soccer Fields

    Trees with hanging notes. It is possible to see messages like 'dialogue'; “affection”, “companionship”.

    Tree of happiness

    Wall with information about anthill. It is also possible to see a glass box.

    Anthill (under maintenance)

    On a path with trees, with the ground full of leaves, there is a sign with information about Meliponary.

    Meliponary

    On a concrete ground, there are several beds with cacti. The beds are surrounded by wood and covered with white stones.

    Cactus Collection

    A lake with dark waters is surrounded by big trees.

    Pond

    Vale female employee observes an open drawer. Inside the drawer, there are several butterflies.

    Entomological Collection

    Vale employee is in a corridor with file cabinets. He holds an open folder in his hands.

    Herbarium

    Xylotheque

    In a room lined with wood, there are several “tables”, covered with glass, displaying different kinds of fruits.

    Carpoteca

    Sementeca

    In a grass space, there are several trees loaded with yellow flowers.

    Urban Arboretum

    In a place with many leaves on the ground, we have several tall trees, but with relatively thin trunks.

    Arboretum

    In a lawn, there are several palm trees, some of them very low near the ground.

    Palmetto

    Orchard

    In a garden, there are several sculptures of animals from the Atlantic Forest, such as sloths, jaguars and anteaters.

    Atlantic Forest Lives Collection

    In a room with the walls lined with illustrations of tree, there are some artificial trees and bird sculptures, on the trees and on the ground.

    Bird Hall (under maintenance)

    Several children in school uniforms watch an exhibition. On the wall, there is data about amphibians and birds. On the ceiling, there is a wooden sculpture similar to a hive.

    Atlantic Forest Permanent Exhibition Center (under maintenance)

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    Usage Rules

    To ensure that the experience at the Reserve is the best possible, all visitors must follow some rules of coexistence. Check it out below:
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    Photographer: Bruno Coelho - F/Still Fotografia 

    • Be very careful when using bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters and other similar equipment. Improper use may cause accidents and are the sole responsibility of the visitor.
       
    • The use of ATVs in the Reserve area is prohibited.
       
    • There is a flow of wild animals and pedestrians on the roads, so don't exceed the speed limits. 
       
    • It is forbidden to stop or park on the access roads and vehicle movement, use the parking lots, it is mandatory to park in reverse.
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    • High volume sound is not allowed out of respect for the environment and the people who share this space with you.
       
    • All garbage must be deposited in appropriate places, always respecting the selective collection.
       
    • The use of drones is only allowed with the authorization of ANAC and prior permission of the RNV manager.
       
    • It is forbidden to consume alcoholic beverages in the area of the Reserve. 
       
    • Smoking is prohibited in the areas of the Reserve; 
       
    • Balloons or bladders are not allowed in the Reserve. 
       
    • Items found in the Reserve area will be kept for 03 months. After this period they will be donated. 
       
    • Leafleting and/or advertising is not allowed.
       
    • It is forbidden to make fire, barbecue, hunt, fish and camping in the Reserve.
       
    • Do not share single use items. Bring your individual bottle to drink water and stay hydrated, as we do not provide disposable cups at the Reserve.
       
    • Do not access restricted areas. In case of doubt about the visitor access area, consult our Public Use Map or ask our employees.
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    • Self-guided trails must be done with caution and respect for nature.
       
    • The Pequi Vinagreiro Trail can only be carried out with the accompaniment of the Environmental Instructor at the scheduled times.
       
    • To take part in the trails, you must be aged 6 or over and wear long pants, a shirt, closed shoes and leggings. 
       
    • Be careful when walking in the forest, pay attention to where you step and where you put your hand.
    • Do not feed or get close to the animals.
       
    • The entry of domestic animals is prohibited, as they may cause problems for wild fauna or acquire zoonoses.
    • The works must be carried out within the opening hours of the Reservation (Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:30 am to 4 pm).
       
    • The use of the space for filming and/or photographs for commercial and/or media dissemination purposes must be previously scheduled and can only be carried out with the authorization of the management.
       
    • The material damage caused to the space, by the photographer, the video maker or his clients, will be their sole and exclusive responsibility.
       
    • RNV will not be responsible for equipment, objects and materials left in any premises of the place.
       
    • The use of electrical power points available in common areas to recharge equipment is the sole responsibility of the customer.
       
    • Rehearsals wearing bikinis, underwear, lingerie, must be informed in advance.
       
    • The use of drones is only allowed with the authorization of ANAC and prior permission of the RNV manager.
    • It is not allowed to photograph inside the forest without authorization (restricted area).
       
    • It is forbidden to climb, stick, hang, pierce or nail balloons, banners, flags and any other objects on trees, toys and building structures.
       
    • Partial and/or total blocking of the bathrooms is not allowed, making access difficult, due to the use of photographic materials, clothes, makeup, hangers, among others.
    • Picnics must be held within the opening hours of the Reservation (Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm).
       
    • Covered structures are not scheduled for picnics (Spaces for rent).
       
    • The picnic must be held only in the visitation area, being allowed to use the existing wooden tables or bring towels to cover the lawn.
       
    • All waste generated must be segregated according to selective collection, and it is not allowed to leave bags with waste in any environment.
       
    • The use of electrical power points available in common areas to recharge equipment is the visitor's responsibility.
       
    • The Vale Natural Reserve is not responsible for equipment, objects and materials left in any premises of the place.
       
    • It is not allowed to bring food that refers to lunch.
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    Research and scientific production: what has been done?

    One of the main actions developed at the Vale Natural Reserve is the work of research and scientific production. Studies on the biodiversity present in the approximately 23 thousand hectares are essential for the conservation and management of the forest, in addition to the educational role for society.
    To support some of these studies, the site houses a nursery, an extensive entomological collection, with several species of insects, and a herbarium, with collections of plants.

    Find out more about ongoing studies:

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    Entomological Collection

    1,500 species identified
    12,600 specimens of insects

    Herbarium
    More than 17,000 plant samples.

    Meliponary
    Hives of different species of stingless bees

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    Botanical Collections

    Urban Arboretu

    185 species of arboreal, shrub or herbaceous plants

    Arboretum

    330 species of native and exotic trees

    Palmetto

    Collection of palm trees that includes about 144 species

    Pomar

    105 species of fruit trees from different regions of the world

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    ​Habitat Protection Component of Vale’s Forest Goal

    In 2018, Vale announced six sustainability commitments to be achieved by 2030, in collaboration with the UN agenda, including to protect and restore 500,000 hectares of habitat outside its mining sites. This voluntary forest commitment is one of the most robust in the mining sector and it will contribute to another of the company's objectives, to become carbon neutral by 2050.
    More than 115,000 hectares of forest are now protected through partnerships signed in 2020 and 2021 with the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) and the state government environmental and water resource regulators of Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, under the coordination of Vale Natural Reserve.​

    Fotógrafo: Wilton José da Costa Junior

    Main areas of activity:

    • Ecosystem protection and biodiversity conservation, including the systematic monitoring of rare and endangered species;​
    • Environmental awareness raising in connection with nature.​

    Learn a little about each reserve on the following slides:​

    Goytacazes National Forest (ICMBio)​

    This is the largest urban forest in the state of Espírito Santo and it is part of the Doce River region. The national forest was created with the aim of protecting water resources and biodiversity, producing native Atlantic Forest seeds, recovering degraded areas in the Doce River region, sustainably using multiple forest resources, carrying out scientific research, emphasizing methods for sustainable exploitation of native forests, and carrying out environmental education.​

    Area: 1,423.96 hectares​

    Location: Linhares, Espírito Santo

    Gallery

    Reserve’s office – photo by Jackeceli Falqueto
    Red-browed amazon (Amazona rhodocorytha) – photo by Gabriel Bonfa​
    Aerial view of the forest – Mariana Senna
    Brown howler monkey (Alouatta guariba) – photo by Gabriel Bonfa​
    Aerial view of the reserve’s office – Mariana Senna​
    Preguiça-comum (common sloth – Bradypus variegatus) – Gabriel Bonfa
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    Serra das Torres State Natural Monument Park (IEMA)​

    Spanning the Itapemirim and Itabapoana river basins, this is the largest conservation area in the Full Protection category created by the state government of Espírito Santo. It supplies water to the municipalities of Mimoso do Sul and Atílio Vivácqua, which have a combined population of around 30,000 people. Associated with rugged, mountainous terrain, it is one of the most important forest complexes in the south of Espírito Santo and it has been recognized as a priority for biodiversity conservation in the state.

    Location: Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, Espírito Santo​

    Area: 10,458.90 hectares

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    Serra das Torres State Natural Monument Park – photo by Terence Jorge Nascentes​
    Surucua trogon (Trogon surrucura) – photo by Claudio Florentino da Silva ​
    In the forest – photo by Terence Jorge Nascentes​
    Moitão do Sul Rock, Atílio Vivacqua – IEMA archives​
    Stream in Candura region, Muqui – photo by Marcio Santos​
    Brazilian big-headed frog (Ischnocnema verrucosa) – photo by Jane C. F. de Oliveira ​
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    Duas Bocas Biological Reserve (IEMA)

    The purpose of Duas Bocas Biological Reserve is to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems, and to generate knowledge through research and studies. It protects a vast array of fauna and flora biodiversity, including rare and endangered species. It is part of the Duas Bocas – Mestre Álvaro Ecological Corridor and supplies around 60,000 residents of Cariacica with water.​

    Location: Cariacica, Viana and Santa Leopoldina, Espírito Santo​

    Area: 2,910 hectares

    Gallery

    Duas Bocas Reservoir – photo by Lauro Narciso​
    Kinglet-manakin (Machaeropterus regulus) – photo by Rafael Lorenzon Boni​
    Maned three-toed sloth (Bradypus torquatus) – photo by Mário José Broedel​
    Broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) – photo by Rafael Lorenzon Boni​
    Black-necked aracari (Pteroglossus aracari) – photo by Rafael Lorenzon Boni​
    Aerial view of reservoir and reserve’s office – IEMA archives​
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    Cunhambebe State Park (INEA)

    An important asset that conserves natural ecosystems. The site is used for scientific research, environmental education and interpretation, recreation in contact with nature and ecological tourism. It forms part of the ecological corridor between the Bocaina and Tinguá massifs, contributing
    nt water source areas. This area is of great importance to Vale, since it is within its territory that water is collected to supply the Guaíba Island Terminal (TIG).

    Location: Angra dos Reis, Mangaratiba, Rio Claro and Itaguaí/RJ 

    Area covered: 38,053.00 ha 

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    Bela Bridge – Ivan Cobra
    Puma concolor - João Rafael Marins

    Pires River, in Rio Claro - Ivan Cobra

    Meliponary - André Trindade
    Araçari-poca (Selenidera maculirostris) - João Rafael Marins
    Véu de Noiva Waterfall - Ivan Cobra
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    Augusto Ruschi Biological Reserve (ICMBio)

    This reserve has exuberant vegetation, rich in ornamental species, and the diversity of epiphytes is very great, including endemic, rare and endangered species. It is part of one of the world’s hotspots in terms of endemism and biodiversity and it has more than 100 perennial springs and streams, contributing to the formation of major waterways. The high level of endemism, coupled with the current level of conservation of the forest, means that there are a remarkable 150 species of endangered flowering plants in the reserve. It is one of the planet’s most diverse places in terms of trees and other species threatened with extinction. 

    Location: Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo​

    Area: 3,598.41 hectares​

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    Gallery

    Aerial view of the reserve – photo by Juarez Scalfoni​
    Cherry-throated tanager (Nemosia rourei) – photo by Gustavo Magnago ​

    Reserve’s office – photo by Sayonara Cometti​

    Red-necked tanager (Tangara cianocephala) – photo by Gabriel Bonfa​
    Woolly spider monkey (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) – photo by Victoria Faria​
    Rio Piraquê-Açu Sayonara Cometti​
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    Mata Escura Biological Reserve (ICMBio)​

    This reserve is home to one of the last fragments of Atlantic Forest in the northeast of the state of Minas Gerais and it has a high incidence of rare mammal, reptile and amphibian species. It seeks to fully preserve the natural resources and biodiversity existing within its boundaries. The reserve is located in the Jequitinhonha Valley, one of the most deprived parts of the state, in which many people live in conditions of extreme poverty. Around R$26 million will be invested through a cooperation agreement, contributing to the region’s social and environmental development. 

    Location: Jequitinhonha and Almenara, Minas Gerais​

    Area: 50,892.39 hectares

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    Trail of the Yellow-Breasted Capuchin Monkey – photo by Tiago de Oliveira Godinho​
    Woolly spider monkey (Brachyteles hypoxanthus) – photo by Ednardo Martins​

    Aerial view of Mata Escura Biological Reserve – photo by Fabiano Melo​

    Spot-backed puffbird (Nystalus maculatus) – photo by Ednardo Martins​
    Howler monkey nest – photo by Tiago de Oliveira Godinho​
    Aerial view of reserve’s office – photo by Mariana Senna​
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    União Biological Reserve (ICMBio)

    This reserve protects one of the last and largest remnants of lowland Atlantic Forest in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Research shows that União Biological Reserve has the richest and most diverse fauna of all the Atlantic Forest remnants studied in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Its objective is to ensure the protection and recovery of remnants of the Atlantic Forest and associated formations, as well as the typical fauna that depends on them, especially the golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia).​

    Location: Casimiro de Abreu, Macaé and Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro​

    Area: 7,756.76 hectares​

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    Golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) – photo by Andreia Fonseca Martins ​
    View of forest – União Biological Reserve archives​

    “Pilão” Inclusive Interpretive Trail – photo by Tiago de Oliveira Godinho​

    Lake – photo by Tiago de Oliveira Godinho​
    Brazilian tanager (Ramphocelus bresilius) – photo by Whitson José da Costa Junior​
    Auditorium – photo by Tiago de Oliveira Godinho​
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    Photographer: Bruno Coelho - F/Still Fotografia 

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    Contact the team:
    Visits:
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    (27) 99771-9077 (WhatsApp)
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    (27) 99583 - 4159 (For calls)
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    Research and Bird Watching:

    To schedule the activity, contact us by e-mail [email protected]