Our conservation work

REGUA’s mission is the long-term conservation of the forests of the upper Guapiaçu river basin in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

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Butterflies

2,120 butterfly species have been recorded in the Atlantic Forest [8]. 377 species have been identified at REGUA to date. To follow »

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Dragonflies and damselflies

REGUA is home to more odonata species than anywhere else in the Atlantic Forest, with 204 species recorded to date. More »

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Mammals

264 mammal species have been recorded in the Atlantic Forest. 72 of these (27%) are endemic to the biome [8], and of the primates 80% are endemic [4]. 61 species have been recorded at REGUA to date. More »

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Reforestation

There is clearly a huge diversity of moths at REGUA and so far 158 moth species have been recorded, including 76 hawkmoth species. More »

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Wetland restoration

A total of 97 orchid species from 51 genera have been identified at REGUA. 44 of these species are new citations for the municipality of Cachoeiras de Macacu. To follow »

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Reintroductions

Around 311 reptile species occur in the Atlantic Forest, with 94 (30%) of these endemic to the bioregion [8]. 42 species have been recorded at REGUA to date. More »