[1] The reserve covers parts of the municipalities of Assis Brasil, Brasiléia, Capixaba, Epitaciolândia, Rio Branco, Sena Madureira and Xapuri in the state of Acre.

The Lower Amazon Plateau portion in the centre of the reserve is crossed by the Xapuri River, and has heights up to 300 metres (980 ft).

[2] The BR-317 highway is to the east and south of the reserve, running from Rio Branco to Assis Brasil.

Its basic objectives are to protect the livelihoods and culture of these people and to ensure sustainable use of natural resources.

[7] Approximately 10,000 people live within the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve [1], spread throughout 46 tree tracts.

This program was created by the Centre for Amazonian Workers (CTA), a local NGO in the reserve, and is coordinated by the Global Canopy Programme (GCP).

[9] Tappers in the reserve collect latex that is sold to the Natex condom factory in the municipality of Xapuri, earning about R$800 per month.

[5] Under the utilisation plan each resident can use up to 15 hectares (37 acres) for pasture, but may be fined if they exceed this amount.