 The national forest seeks to reconcile mining with conservation of biodiversity.The management plan, prepared jointly by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources and Vale, was approved on 30 April 2004.The plan's objectives include exploration, mining, processing, transport and marketing of mineral resources, promoting management of forest resources ecologically and economically, protecting water resources, scenic beauty, historical and archaeological sites and biodiversity, supporting scientific research and environmental education and promoting recreational activities, leisure and ecotourism.