Caetés forest

The area lies within the municipalities of Castelo, Vargem Alta, Domingos Martins, Venda Nova do Imigrante, and Alfredo Chaves.

The Caetés forest is a mountainous area of approximately 30 km² and lies within the municipalities of Castelo, Vargem Alta, Domingos Martins, Venda Nova do Imigrante, and Alfredo Chaves, in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

[1] The area has been partially deforested, with plantations of exotic trees interspersed within original forest, and is cut by several roads, including a highway.

[7]: 5  The entire Caetés forest was included in the Pedra Azul–Forno Grande ecological corridor, a priority area for conservation recognised by the state.

[6] 91% of the Águia Branca Private Reserve is covered by old-growth rainforest, and protects critically endangered species such as the cherry-throated tananger.