National Park of Jericoacoara, Ceará, Brazil

Jericoacoara

Jericoacoara

The Environmental Protection Area (APA) of the beach of Jericoacoara was created in 1984 by the Ibama and the Government of the State of Ceara and aims to protect and preserve the rich natural heritage of the region and encourage balanced use of natural resources. The protected area in Jericoacoara is approximately 200 km2, in a extension of 10 km more a single village. The east limit is the Pre beach and the west limit is the village of Guri. Since 2002, in order to avoid greater environmental destruction, the Ibama together with the government of Ceara and the Prefecture of Jijoca of Jericoacoara have signed an agreement to transform the region into PARNA (National Park of Jericoacoara) in the municipalities of Cruz, Jijoca and Jericoacoara.

National Park of Jericoacoara

National Park of Jericoacoara

The Dunes of Jericoacoara

Jericoacoara has a very fragile ecosystem, which is controlled by Ibama. Moreover, the construction of highways and roads - as well as any kind of flooring - the predatory fishing, hunting and pollution of any kind are prohibited in the region.

To cooperate with the preservation of APA of Jericoacoara, some measures may be taken by visitors, such as: - Do not throw garbage on the beach and the dunes (Or on any other place other than a trash) - Respect the coastal zone preventing traffic from vehicles on the beach - Report a predatory fishing and hunting - Respect the local culture - Divulge the importance of conservation of this heritage. The National Park of Jericoacoara surrounds the limits of the Village of Jericoacoara, leaving little space available for the expansion of the village and / or speculation on the value of land. That is important to avoid too population growth, which would impose environmental and social impacts in this fragile region, as well as the great environmental fragility of the dunes of Jericoacoara. The Ibama ensures that the establishment of the National Park is a great victory for the environment, because it will have control over the tourist flow, thereby protecting all natural beauty of the region and improving the quality of life of the Community.

What is an APA The Environmental Protection Area (APA) is a category of Conservation Unit, dedicated to the protection of natural resources that are included within a context of human occupation. The main objective is the preservation of sites of scenic beauty and the rational use of natural resources, putting in the background the maintenance of biodiversity and the preservation of ecosystems in its original state. The areas included in an APA show important natural characteristics and have the support of the laws to ensure quality of life of the native population. An APA is defined when it is necessary to preserve the local conditions and natural areas that are degraded or with serious risks of damage to its ecosystem. National Park The National Park is an enclosed area that contains unique natural or spectacular features of national importance. The main objectives of these parks are the protection of natural and cultural resources of an area, preserving the fauna, flora, historical and archaeological sites, and provide opportunities for public visitation, recreation, research and environmental education. The Natural Protected Areas also depend on the interest of the visitors to continue their work of conservation of natural, cultural and historical resources. Though protected by law, most parks are surrounded by areas that are not units of conservation, and are under constant threats and pressures.

National Park of Jericoacoara

Beach of Jericoacoara

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