An environmental assessment report published in June 2006 stated that the construction had minimal impact on the conservation unit since it was mostly built on deforested parts of the site.

[4][5] In February 2013 senior state politicians planted 50 seedlings of native species in the ecological station to symbolize the start of a compensation and reforestation program in Maranhão Island.

The construction of leisure areas also received criticism from environmentalists, for the importance of the site for the replacement of aquifers and guaranteeing the supply of underground water reserves.

There is also a hiking trail and a 3.5 km bike path, as well as an Environmental Police and a food truck village, as well as parking with 500 spaces.

The topographic highlight in relation to the adjacent areas, such as sedimentary rocks that originate the permeable soils and vegetation, the favorable environment for the infiltration of rainfall.

The topographic highlight in relation to the adjacent areas, such as sedimentary rocks that originate the permeable soils and vegetation, the favorable environment for the infiltration of rainfall.