MISSION & VISION​

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ARAÇÁ is dedicated to biodiversity research, conservation, and ecological restoration. Its long-term goal is to promote sustainable land management that integrates the needs of local communities with the preservation of natural resources.

 

KEY INFRASTRUCTURE

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The organization’s activities are centered on two primary locations in the state of Rio de Janeiro:

RPPN Alto da Figueira: A 120-hectare private reserve of primary rainforest near Nova Friburgo. It houses a state-of-the-art research station with the capacity to host 30 researchers and a limited number of eco-tourists.

Pirineus: A 300-hectare site within the Tres Picos State Park, equipped with a smaller, more basic facility.

 

ORIGENS & SUPPORT

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Founders: Established by Alexandre and Anna Antonelli.

Benefactors: Launched with "generous support" from the Ax:son Johnson family.

Partnerships: It operates through formal collaborations with various national and international organizations.