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The '''Taim Ecological Station''', administered by [[IBAMA]] (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources), was created in 1978, having an area of 33 815 hec. It is located in a narrow land strip between the Atlantic Ocean and the [[Lagoa Mirim]].
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The '''Taim Ecological Station''' ({{langx|pt|Estação Ecológica do Taim}}) is a federally-administered [[Ecological station (Brazil)|ecological station]] in the state of [[Rio Grande do Sul]], Brazil.


==Location==
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It is located in part of the [[Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul|Rio Grande]] and [[Santa Vitória do Palmar]] municipalities, in the southern state of [[Rio Grande do Sul]], [[Brazil]].
[[File:Hylocharis chrysura (Taim Ecological Station, RS, Brazil).jpg|thumb|A [[gilded sapphire]] near the Taim Ecological Station.]]
The coastal marine ecological station, which has an area of {{convert|10939|ha}}, was established on 21 July 1986.
It is administered by the [[Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation]].{{sfn|Esec do Taim – Chico Mendes}}
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Taim Ecological Station is located in part of the [[Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul|Rio Grande]] and [[Santa Vitória do Palmar]] municipalities, in the southern state of [[Rio Grande do Sul]], Brazil.{{sfn|Unidade de Conservação ... MMA}}
The station is located in a narrow land strip between the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[Lagoon Mirim]].
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The BR-471 road crosses the reserve in the longitudinal direction, where the entrance to the ecological station is located.


==Environment==
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The BR-471 road crosses the reserve in the longitudinal direction, where the entrance to the ecological station is located. The objective is to prerserve one of the main ecosystems in the country, as well as to allow for scientific studies conducted by institutions and universities.


The coastal [[plateau]] in Rio Grande do Sul features areas of great value in the environment of the extreme south of Brazil and has formed as a result of the advance and retreat of the sea. The Taim wetlands contains diverse ecosystems, in lagunal and marine beaches, lagoons, swamps, grasslands and dune ranges and fields.
The coastal [[plateau]] in Rio Grande do Sul features areas of great value in the environment of the extreme south of Brazil and has formed as a result of the advance and retreat of the sea.
The Taim [[wetland]]s contains diverse ecosystems, in lagunal and marine beaches, [[lagoon]]s, [[swamp]]s, [[grassland]]s and dune ranges and fields.
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Due to its diverse ecosystems, many species of animals, such as [[rufous hornero]], [[turtle]]s, [[tuco-tuco]]s, [[capybara]]s, [[coypu]]s, [[broad-snouted caiman]]s and a considerable number of [[bird]]s are found here.
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The flora is also very diverse, featuring ''[[Ficus]]'', ''[[Erythrina crista-galli]], [[Tibouchina]]'', [[orchid]]s, ''[[Bromelia]]'', [[Cactus|cacti]], [[Juncaceae|rushes]] and [[water hyacinth]]s.{{fact|date=April 2016}}


==Conservation==
== Fauna and flora ==


The Ecological Station was a "strict nature reserve" under [[IUCN protected area categories|IUCN protected area category]] Ia.
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Due to its wide environment range, several species of animals, such as [[Rufous Hornero]], [[turtles]], [[tuco-tuco]]s, [[capibara]]s, [[coypu]]s, [[broad-snouted cayman]]s and a considerable amount of [[bird]]s.
The purpose is to conserve nature and support scientific research.{{sfn|Unidade de Conservação ... MMA}}


==References==
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The flora is also very diverse, featuring [[Ficus]], [[Erythrina crista-galli]], [[Tibouchina]], [[orchid]]s, [[bromelia]], [[cactii]], [[Juncaceae|rushes]] and [[water hyacynth]]s.
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==Sources==
{{Protected areas of Brazil}}
{{Brazil-geo-stub}}
{{refbegin}}
*{{citation|ref={{harvid|Esec do Taim – Chico Mendes}}|language=Portuguese|accessdate=2016-04-23
|title=Esec do Taim|publisher=[[Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation]]
|url=http://www.icmbio.gov.br/portal/biodiversidade/unidades-de-conservacao/biomas-brasileiros/marinho/unidades-de-conservacao-marinho/2257-esec-do-taim.html}}
*{{citation|ref={{harvid|Unidade de Conservação ... MMA}}|language=Portuguese
|title=Unidade de Conservação: Estação Ecológica do Taim|publisher=MMA: Ministério do Meio Ambiente
|url=http://sistemas.mma.gov.br/cnuc/index.php?ido=relatorioparametrizado.exibeRelatorio&relatorioPadrao=true&idUc=70|accessdate=2016-04-23}}
{{refend}}


==External links==
{{coord missing|Brazil}}
*[http://www.protectedplanet.net/sites/Taim_Ecological_Station Protected Planet - Taim Ecological Station] - ''map and images.''
*[http://birdingsiteguide.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=613&Itemid=69 Birding Site Guide: MERÍN LAGOON & TAIM ECOLOGICAL STATION]


{{Ecological station (Brazil)}}
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[[pt:Estação Ecológica do Taim]]
[[Category:Ecological stations of Brazil]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Rio Grande do Sul]]
[[Category:Wetlands of Brazil]]
[[Category:Landforms of Rio Grande do Sul]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1986]]
[[Category:1986 establishments in Brazil]]
[[Category:Ramsar sites in Brazil]]

Latest revision as of 11:36, 2 November 2024

Taim Ecological Station
Estação Ecológica do Taim
Lagoa Mirim—Merín Lagoon, near the Taim Ecological Station
Map showing the location of Taim Ecological Station
Map showing the location of Taim Ecological Station
Location in Brazil
Coordinates32°32′S 52°32′W / 32.54°S 52.54°W / -32.54; -52.54
Area10,939 hectares (27,030 acres)
Designationecological station
Created21 July 1986
Designated22 March 2017
Reference no.2298[1]

The Taim Ecological Station (Portuguese: Estação Ecológica do Taim) is a federally-administered ecological station in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Location

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A gilded sapphire near the Taim Ecological Station.

The coastal marine ecological station, which has an area of 10,939 hectares (27,030 acres), was established on 21 July 1986. It is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.[2] Taim Ecological Station is located in part of the Rio Grande and Santa Vitória do Palmar municipalities, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.[3] The station is located in a narrow land strip between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagoon Mirim. The BR-471 road crosses the reserve in the longitudinal direction, where the entrance to the ecological station is located.

Environment

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The coastal plateau in Rio Grande do Sul features areas of great value in the environment of the extreme south of Brazil and has formed as a result of the advance and retreat of the sea. The Taim wetlands contains diverse ecosystems, in lagunal and marine beaches, lagoons, swamps, grasslands and dune ranges and fields. Due to its diverse ecosystems, many species of animals, such as rufous hornero, turtles, tuco-tucos, capybaras, coypus, broad-snouted caimans and a considerable number of birds are found here. The flora is also very diverse, featuring Ficus, Erythrina crista-galli, Tibouchina, orchids, Bromelia, cacti, rushes and water hyacinths.[citation needed]

Conservation

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The Ecological Station was a "strict nature reserve" under IUCN protected area category Ia. The purpose is to conserve nature and support scientific research.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Taim Ecological Station". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ Esec do Taim – Chico Mendes.
  3. ^ a b Unidade de Conservação ... MMA.

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