 In fact, in 2005, UNESCO emphasized the importance of conserving the "campo rupestre" by recognizing the Espinhaço Range as part of the Biosphere Reserve, with two-thirds of its 3 076 million hectares constituting conservation units.Still, few scientific studies have addressed the biodiversity and conservation of the "campo rupestre" when compared to forested regions in Brazil.Moreover, even though tourism has grown over the past four decades due to facilitated access, the general public is still unaware of the ecosystem services this region promotes and the benefits of preserving the "campo rupestre".