Ideflor-Bio and the City Hall of Monte Alegre strengthen partnership for environmental conservation
The meeting reinforced the strategic importance of the municipality for public policies on environmental conservation in the state, as its territory houses part of four Conservation Units (UCs) managed by the Institute.
The president of the Institute for Forest Development and Biodiversity of Pará (Ideflor-Bio), Nilson Pinto, received a visit from the mayor of Monte Alegre, Júnior Hage. The meeting reinforced the strategic importance of the municipality for public policies on environmental conservation in the state, as its territory houses part of four Conservation Units (UCs) managed by the Institute.
Monte Alegre concentrates a diversity of protected areas. Two of them are of Integral Protection — the Grão-Pará Ecological Station, considered the largest of its kind in the world, and the Monte Alegre State Park, known for its biological and archaeological value. The other two are for Sustainable Use — the Paytuna Environmental Protection Area (APA) and the Paru State Forest, which has been hosting sustainable forest management activities for several years.
During the meeting, new possibilities for cooperation between the municipality and Ideflor-Bio were discussed, especially in strengthening the infrastructure of these UCs. The partnership aims to unite efforts around environmental conservation, income generation based on the sustainable use of natural resources, and the appreciation of the historical and scientific heritage of the region.
Relevance - Nilson Pinto highlighted the strategic role of Monte Alegre within the state conservation policy. According to him, the municipality is already a consolidated center of action for the Institute. “Monte Alegre is an essential territory for Ideflor-Bio. The UCs present in the municipality are true showcases of Amazonian biodiversity and demonstrate how it is possible to reconcile environmental preservation with sustainable development,” he stated.
The president of Ideflor-Bio also said that “Monte Alegre brings together a unique set of natural, archaeological, and cultural riches. It is a priority for Ideflor-Bio to maintain and expand our presence in the territory, with actions that unite environmental conservation, scientific research, and sustainable development for the communities,” added Nilson Pinto.
Cooperation - Mayor Júnior Hage reinforced the municipal administration's interest in expanding cooperation with the Institute, especially in supporting research, ecological tourism, and the sustainable use of natural resources by local communities. According to him, the integration between municipal and state public authorities is essential to ensure the effectiveness of conservation actions.
Soon, technical teams from both institutions will deepen dialogues to formalize new partnerships and joint projects. The expectation is that the collaboration will further strengthen Monte Alegre's role as a reference in environmental protection and the appreciation of the Amazon.
