The canga ecosystems of the Carajás National Forest harbor a highly specialized flora, characterized by high levels of endemism and species subject to strong environmental constraints and anthropogenic pressures. An integrated assessment of the distribution, abundance, and ecological vulnerability of these species, considering environmental variables and climate change projections, is central to advancing ecological knowledge applied to the conservation of these environments.
The project is structured around the collection and analysis of primary and secondary data, including floristic surveys, reassessment of endemism status, predictive ecological niche modeling, functional trait analyses, and mapping of key species, as well as the identification of potential areas for translocation. In doing so, it is expected to strengthen the technical and scientific basis that supports conservation actions, adaptive management, and ecological restoration, contributing to the effectiveness of reintroduction initiatives and to the incorporation of evidence related to genetic diversity and local adaptation.