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The '''Taim Ecological Station''', administered by [[IBAMA]] (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources), having an area of {{convert|33815|ha|acres}}. It is located in a narrow land strip between the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the ''[[Lagoa Mirim]]''—Merín Lagoon. The objective is to prerserve one of the main coastal ecosystems in the country, as well as to allow for scientific studies conducted by institutions and universities. The Ecological Station and nature preserve was created in 1978. |
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| designation = [[Ecological station (Brazil)|ecological station]] |
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| created = 21 July 1986 |
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| designation1 = Ramsar |
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| designation1_date = 22 March 2017 |
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| designation1_number = 2298<ref>{{Cite web|title=Taim Ecological Station|website=[[Ramsar Convention|Ramsar]] Sites Information Service|url=https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/2298|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref>}} |
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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. |
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==Location== |
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[[File:Hylocharis chrysura (Taim Ecological Station, RS, Brazil).jpg|thumb|A [[gilded sapphire]] near the Taim Ecological Station.]] |
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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]], |
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The coastal marine ecological station, which has an area of {{convert|10939|ha}}, was established on 21 July 1986. |
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It is administered by the [[Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation]].{{sfn|Esec do Taim – Chico Mendes}} |
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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. |
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==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. |
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==Fauna and flora== |
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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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==Conservation== |
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The Ecological Station was a "strict nature reserve" under [[IUCN protected area categories|IUCN protected area category]] Ia. |
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The purpose is to conserve nature and support scientific research.{{sfn|Unidade de Conservação ... MMA}} |
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==References== |
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==Sources== |
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*{{citation|ref={{harvid|Esec do Taim – Chico Mendes}}|language=Portuguese|accessdate=2016-04-23 |
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|title=Esec do Taim|publisher=[[Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation]] |
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|url=http://www.icmbio.gov.br/portal/biodiversidade/unidades-de-conservacao/biomas-brasileiros/marinho/unidades-de-conservacao-marinho/2257-esec-do-taim.html}} |
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*{{citation|ref={{harvid|Unidade de Conservação ... MMA}}|language=Portuguese |
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|title=Unidade de Conservação: Estação Ecológica do Taim|publisher=MMA: Ministério do Meio Ambiente |
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|url=http://sistemas.mma.gov.br/cnuc/index.php?ido=relatorioparametrizado.exibeRelatorio&relatorioPadrao=true&idUc=70|accessdate=2016-04-23}} |
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*[http://birdingsiteguide.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=613&Itemid=69 Birding Site Guide: MERÍN LAGOON & TAIM ECOLOGICAL STATION] |
*[http://birdingsiteguide.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=613&Itemid=69 Birding Site Guide: MERÍN LAGOON & TAIM ECOLOGICAL STATION] |
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[[Category:Rio Grande do Sul]] |
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[[Category:Wetlands of Brazil]] |
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[[Category:Landforms of Rio Grande do Sul]] |
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1986]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:36, 2 November 2024
| Taim Ecological Station | |
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| Estação Ecológica do Taim | |
 Lagoa Mirim—Merín Lagoon, near the Taim Ecological Station | |
  Location in Brazil | |
| Coordinates | 32°32′S 52°32′W / 32.54°S 52.54°W |
| Area | 10,939 hectares (27,030 acres) |
| Designation | ecological station |
| Created | 21 July 1986 |
| Designated | 22 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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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Taim Ecological Station". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ Esec do Taim – Chico Mendes.
- ^ a b Unidade de Conservação ... MMA.
Sources
[edit]- Esec do Taim (in Portuguese), Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, retrieved 2016-04-23
- Unidade de Conservação: Estação Ecológica do Taim (in Portuguese), MMA: Ministério do Meio Ambiente, retrieved 2016-04-23