It is one of the richest forests in species diversity, housing approximately 35% of existing species in Brazil, including several endemic and endangered species. Furthermore, it is composed of indigenous forest formations, such as the forests of pines and associated ecosystems like mangroves and salt marshes.
Due to environmental impact such as successive deforestation, human settlement, agriculture and farming, and predatory logging, the Atlantic Forest is one of the most threatened biomes on the planet. Today only 13% remains of the original area of the Atlantic Forest, making it the most threatened biome in Brazil.
