Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Program for the Support of Private Reserves of Natural Heritage in the Atlantic Forest

Grantee Name: SOS Pro Mata Atlântica

Hotspot: Atlantic Forest
Location: Brazil
Amount: $686,061
Dates: Dec 2002 – Jun 2007
Keywords: Private reserves

Support the creation of private reserves throughout the Central and Serra do Mar conservation corridors of the Atlantic Forest. This program will act as a grant-making program to local groups and organizations that will work directly with landowners to create reserves under the Brazilian RPPN mechanism.

Strategic Direction : 3 Increase the number of private protected areas through civil society efforts