About Us
Curucutu Parques Ambientais is the result of the hard work invested since the 70’s by its founder, Jayme Vita Roso, and his commitment to maintain the ecological legacy of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) for future generations.
Sítio Curucutu, where we are located, occupies an area of 75 hectares. Of this total area, 10.89 hectares are officially recognized since 1995 as Reserva Privada do Patrimônio Natural (RPPN), a privately owned natural reserve, according to the terms of Decreto Federal 1922/96, and Portaria 102/95 of the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA).
Our territory is located at the coordinates 23°53'34.4"S 46°37'01.7"W. The majority of its area is part of the sub-district of Parelheiros, which is part of APA Capivari Monos. A smaller portion is located in the municipality of São Bernardo do Campo, in the natural spring region of the Billings and Guarapiranga water reservoirs. Various watercourses cut through the area, ultimately leading to the Curucutu river, which also crosses the property.
For that reason, the preservation of Sítio Curucutu is of great importance not only for the air inhaled by the inhabitants of São Paulo, or its place as a habitat for native wildlife: it also plays a bigger role in maintaining the region’s water balance, and consequently, all aspects of nature in the area.
MISSION
The primary mission of Curucutu Parques Ambientais is the improvement of quality of life for the inhabitants of the state of São Paulo, and its future generations.
Our mission involves various social objectives, of which the following stand out in particular: the promotion of social aid, free environmental education, volunteer work and sustainable development; the defense and preservation of cultural, historical and artistic heritage; and of course, the defense, preservation and conservation of the natural environment.
ACTIVITIES
We try to achieve our objectives through the following activities:
I) the protection of local springs and sustainable use of natural resources;
II ) the promotion of the culture of environmentalism, actively collaborating with the creation of environmental policies by local, federal and national legislative entities;
III) the creation of facilities for education and training of students and professionals in fields involved in the protection of the environment;
IV) the organization of seminars, courses and debates about ecology and environmental preservation, aimed not only at academics and professionals, but also at students and the general public;
V) the implementation of improvements for the community of Parelheiros, through projects such as: the restoration of deteriorated areas; the preservation of the anthropological heritage of the local indigenous community (language, art, folklore); the development of a local sustainable economy; education and campaigns to promote environmental awareness, aimed at local youth and students;
VI) establishing partnerships with various entities, in order to facilitate studies and bio-ecological research, and to promote philanthropic activities such as the creation of areas for sports and leisure for the local community, projects aimed at the elderly and the integration of the local economy (handicrafts, cooking with local flora, etc.).
