with average minimum temperature of . The characteristic vegetation is dense rainforest of the Atlantic Forest biome, including submontane, montane and high montane formations. There are special types of pioneer vegetation in the extremely steep or vertical walls of the Serra Geral. The park is part of the core zone of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve. It protects rare and endangered forest species, unusual altitude vegetation, and primary forests of great importance for regeneration of the local forests. Initial studies during preparation of the Management Plan found 174 species of birds, 10 of mammals, 23 of amphibians, 14 of reptiles and 12 species of fish. A road through the park provides the only access to three neighboring private properties, and conflicts with the park objectives. There is no tourist infrastructure. Visitors on the trail to the Serra Furada monument have created patches of bare earth, garbage, marks on tree trunks and graffiti on the rocks. Properties in the buffer zone are used for pig farming and eucalyptus plantations. Notes Sources State parks of Brazil Protected areas established in 1980 1980 establishments in Brazil Protected areas of Santa Catarina (state)