It is a sustainable use conservation unit, so harvesting of forest resources such as timber is allowed in accordance with a management plan.

It has great potential for sustainable harvesting of timber and other forest products such as oils, resins, nuts, seeds and fruits.

[3] The Iquiri National Forest was created by decree on 8 May 2008 and is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio).

[1] It is classed as IUCN protected area category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) with the objective of sustainable multiple use of forest resources, maintenance and protection of water resources and biodiversity, recovery of degraded areas and support for sustainable exploitation of native forests and scientific research.

[2] An ordinance of 9 January 2012 provided for a consistent and integrated approach to preparing management plans for the conservation units in the BR-319 area of influence.