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The Tallest Tree In Brazil Was Found In The Amazon Rainforest And Is 88.5 Meters Tall. See Where It Is And Why Its Preservation Is Vital.
The tallest tree in Brazil was discovered in a remote area of the Amazon rainforest, in Pará, and caught the attention of experts and environmentalists.
The finding occurred in 2019, when researchers from the Institute of Man and Environment of the Amazon (Imazon) and the Federal Institute of Amapá (Ifap) conducted an expedition that traveled about 400 km by rivers and another 40 km through dense trails.
Tallest Tree In Brazil: An Amazonian Colossus That Surpasses Famous Monuments
The mission revealed a gigantic angelim-vermelho with an incredible height of 88.5 meters — equivalent to a 25-story building — located in the Paru State Forest, on the Northern Bank of the Amazon River.
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The survey was made possible through aerial mapping with laser sensors conducted by the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), which detected the tree amidst the dense forest vegetation.
The tallest tree in Brazil, besides being the largest in Latin America, impresses when compared to iconic structures: it is taller than Christ the Redeemer, which stands at 38 meters, and even the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which measures 57 meters.
The angelim-vermelho (Dinizia excelsa), native to the Amazon, is known for its straight trunk and extremely resistant wood, making it highly sought after for commercial exploitation.
It is estimated that this specimen is between 400 and 600 years old, based on the analysis of the growth rings of the wood.
Paru Forest Houses Natural Treasures And Faces Threats
The Paru State Forest, where the tallest tree in Brazil is located, is one of the largest conservation units in the Amazon.
The area is considered a natural sanctuary, with dozens of other giant trees of the same species. Furthermore, it is part of the largest continuous block of Conservation Units and Indigenous Lands on the planet.
On the other hand, the preservation of the site is at risk. Between 2008 and 2022, the sanctuary suffered illegal deforestation of up to 74 km². Currently, the Paru Forest is the third most deforested conservation unit in the Amazon.
Government Combats Illegal Occupations In The Protected Area
Part of the destruction is linked to illegal property registrations that invade the protected area.
In 2022, more than 50 Rural Environmental Registrations (CARs) were canceled by an action from the Secretary of State for the Environment and Sustainability (Semas), which works to combat illegal land use.
These areas encompass the municipalities of Almeirim, Monte Alegre, Alenquer, Óbidos, and Prainha, all located in the Amazon rainforest of Pará.
The discovery of the tallest tree in Brazil represents not only a scientific landmark but also a warning about the urgent need to protect the natural riches of the Amazon.
Preserving this giant of the forest ensures that future generations can experience the grandeur and biodiversity of the region.
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