Norte Energia protects 26,000 hectares of Permanent Preservation Area (PPA) in the surroundings of the Belo Monte Complex reservoirs, with an average width of 500 meters, aiming to protect water quality and the entire aquatic ecosystem.
Although Belo Monte does not directly intersect conservation units, its area of influence encompasses important protected territories. In the Area of Indirect Influence (AII), the Tabuleiro do Embaubal Wildlife Refuge (4,033 ha) and the Vitória de Souzel Sustainable Development Reserve (22,957 ha) stand out, both managed by the Pará Institute for Forestry Development and Biodiversity (Ideflor-Bio). This region also includes the Verde para Sempre Extractive Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), with 31% of its area (402,589 ha) considered as AII.
Regarding Indigenous Lands (ILs), the plant’s Area of Direct Influence (ADI) fully covers the Paquiçamba IL and part of the Arara da Volta Grande do Xingu IL (57%). The AII also includes portions of the Arara, Koatinemo and Trincheira Bacajá ILs, in addition to the Juruna indigenous area at km 17 and the Juruna reserve.
Area of Direct Influence (ADI)
| IL | Total area (ha) | Overlapping area (ha) | Overlapping area (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paquiçamba IL | 45,641.86 | 45,641.86 | 100% |
| Arara da Volta Grande do Xingu IL | 25,524.59 | 14,627.14 | 57% |
| Total area | 71,166.45 | 60,269.00 | - |
Area of Indirect Influence (AII)
| IL | Total area (ha) | Overlapping area (ha) | Overlapping area (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arara IL | 274,010.02 | 25,117.22 | 9% |
| Koatinemo IL | 387,834.25 | 42,073.19 | 11% |
| Trincheira Bacajá IL | 1,650,939.26 | 320,429.74 | 19% |
| Arara da Volta Grande do Xingu IL | 25,524.59 | 10,897.46 | 43% |
| Km 17 Juruna IL + Juruna Reservation | 2,292.00 | 2,292.00 | 100% |
| Total area | 2,340,600.12 | 400,809.61 |
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15 - Life on Land (Target 15.4)