Jaci Paraná Extractive Reserve

Jaci Paraná Extractive Reserve
Reserva Extrativista Jaci Paraná
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Nearest cityPorto Velho, Rondônia
Coordinates9°46′47″S 64°12′32″W / 9.779774°S 64.208827°W / -9.779774; -64.208827
Area197,364 hectares (487,700 acres)
DesignationExtractive reserve
Created17 January 1996
AdministratorSecretaria de Estado do Desenvolvimento Ambiental

The Jaci Paraná Extractive Reserve (Portuguese: Reserva Extrativista Jaci Paraná) is an Extractive reserve in the state of Rondônia, Brazil. The traditional population is engaged in sustainable use of natural forest resources. It has been subject to illegal invasions by loggers and farmers. In 2014, an attempt was made to revoke the reserve.

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