Seridó Ecological Station
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Location
The station was created on 31 May 1982 to preserve the Caatinga ecosystem, with a semi-arid climate and vegetation typical of the north eastern interior.Template:Sfn It is in the Serra Negra do Norte municipality of the state of Rio Grande do Norte.Template:Sfn The Seridó Ecological Station covers Script error: No such module "convert". and is near to the city of Caicó.Template:Sfn It is a federal conservation unit managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.Template:Sfn
Environment
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Status
The Ecological Station is a "strict nature reserve" under IUCN protected area category Ia. The purpose is to conserve nature and support scientific research.Template:Sfn Poaching is an issue, as are sporadic invasions of cattle from neighbouring farms.Template:Sfn
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