Ritápolis National Forest
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NearestcityRitápolis, Minas Gerais
Coordinates21°03′14″S 44°16′41″W / 21.054°S 44.278°W
DesignationNational forest
AdministratorChico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation
| Ritápolis National Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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| Nearest city | Ritápolis, Minas Gerais |
| Coordinates | 21°03′14″S 44°16′41″W / 21.054°S 44.278°W |
| Designation | National forest |
| Administrator | Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation |
Ritápolis National Forest (Portuguese: Floresta Nacional de Ritápolis) is a national forest in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The Ritápolis National Forest covers 89.19 hectares (220.4 acres) of Atlantic Forest.[1] It covers parts of the municipalities of São João del Rei, Ritápolis and Coronel Xavier Chaves in Minas Gerais.[2]