The Brazilian Atlantic Forest: Occupation, Death and Protection of Forest Remnants and Biodiversity

Less than five percent of Brazil's original Atlantic Forest remains, yet conservation efforts—including the Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves and other protected areas—offer a critical opportunity to reverse biodiversity loss. This study highlights the region's rapid deforestation due to urbanization and industrial expansion, particularly in the mid-20th century, while emphasizing the potential for restoration through coordinated social and governmental initiatives. By analyzing historical occupation patterns, it argues that targeted conservation strategies within the Biosphere Reserve could initiate a new cycle of ecological recovery.

Mello-Théry, N. A. d. (2023). THE BRAZILIAN ATLANTIC FOREST: OCCUPATION, DEATH AND PROTECTION OF FOREST REMNANTS AND BIODIVERSITY. Formação (Online), 30(56), 73–93. https://doi.org/10.33081/formacao.v30i56.9851