Roberto Ribas Lange State Park

Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Parque Estadual Roberto Ribas Lange
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Nearest city Antonina, Paraná
Coordinates 25°19′47″S 48°52′03″W / 25.329786°S 48.867486°W / -25.329786; -48.867486Coordinates: 25°19′47″S 48°52′03″W / 25.329786°S 48.867486°W / -25.329786; -48.867486
Area 2,698.69 hectares (6,668.6 acres)
Designation State park
Created 21 November 1994
Administrator Instituto Ambiental do Paraná

The Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (Portuguese: Parque Estadual Roberto Ribas Lange) is a State park in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It protects an area holding remnants of Atlantic Forest.

Location

The Roberto Ribas Lange State Park is divided between the municipalities of Antonina (28.77%), Campina Grande do Sul (9.75%) and Morretes (61.48%) in Paraná.[1] It has an area of 2,698.69 hectares (6,668.6 acres). As of 2016 the park was not open to visitors.[2] It adjoins the 4,334 hectares (10,710 acres) Pico Paraná State Park to the south.[3] The conservation unit is part of the Lagamar Mosaic.[4]

History

The Agudo da Cotia State Park was created by decree 7.301 of 24 September 1990.[5] The Roberto Ribas Lange State Park was created by state decree 4.267 of 21 November 1994, with an area of 2,698.69 hectares (6,668.6 acres). Of this, 1,009 hectares (2,490 acres) belonged to the Agudos da Cotia State Park, which was revoked. The objective is to protect remnants of Atlantic Forest, and their biodiversity.[2] Administrative responsibility was given to the Environmental Institute of Paraná (IAP).[6]

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