states: [brazil]
category: natural
year: 2001
location: Central Brazil Plateau, State of Goiás
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -14.0056944400, -47.6846111100
The two sites included in the designation contain flora and fauna and key habitats that characterize the Cerrado – one of the world’s oldest and most diverse tropical ecosystems. For millennia, these sites have served as refuge for several species during periods of climate change and will be vital for maintaining the biodiversity of the Cerrado region during future climate fluctuations.
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