one of the most important conservation units, throughout brazil, is the national forest, which makes up a huge part of the eco diversity throughout the country.

the unit encompasses areas that have forest cover of predominantly native species, as well as points of specific scientific and touristic interest, as the conservation effort looks to encourage multiple uses of these areas.

as well as encouraging sustainable use of the country's forests, this conservation unit was established to protect the natural resources, and archaeological sites, found within the forests, and to develop research, leisure, tourism, and environmental education.