Côte de la découverte – Réserves de la forêt atlantique

Located in northeastern Brazil, this natural site encompasses a series of protected reserves within the Atlantic Forest biome, one of the world's most biodiverse and threatened ecosystems. The reserves protect remnants of the Atlantic Forest that once covered much of Brazil's coastal region, preserving critical habitats for countless endemic species of flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. The forested landscape is characterized by dense vegetation, varied topography, and numerous water sources that sustain the ecological integrity of the region. The site's designation reflects the global significance of conserving this biodiversity hotspot and the urgent need to safeguard the remaining Atlantic Forest from deforestation and habitat fragmentation. The reserves serve as important corridors for wildlife movement and maintain ecosystem services essential to regional and broader environmental balance. This protected area represents a vital effort to preserve one of the planet's most endangered tropical forest ecosystems.