Bio-diversity

This project seeks to adapt the infra-structure for sustainable production installed in the AGROTEC Agroextractivist Unit in Diorama, state of Goi s for technical and ecological tourism. The Vereda dos Buritis Farm has an area of 125.29 ha, where medicinal plants and phytotherapeutic medicines are produced, as well as the raising of wild animals and the economic use of native plants. The current facilitites will be expanded to provide room and board for up to 36 visitors who will be either participating in capacity-building workshops or practicing ecotourism, with access to the ecological trails. The presentation of 50 products, including their nutritional value, will be enhanced and registered with the local authorities for sale to toruists. University students, high schools, and traditional communities will be the main target group. If the average monthly number of visitors reaches 200, a monthly income of R$8,000.00 (approximately US$2,500.00). Diorama is located in the Upper Araguaia River, in the Western part of Goi s State. The population is 2,498, according to the 2000 census, and the are is 603 square kilometers.

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