IGUAÇU NATIONAL PARK 

Located in the Western and Southwestern part of the State of Paraná, the park covers an area of 185,265.5 hectares. It is the largest protected area within the Prata Basin. It borders the municipalities of Foz do Iguaçu, Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, São Miguel do Iguaçu, Serranópolis do Iguaçu, Matelândia, Medianeira, Céu Azul, Santa Tereza do Oeste, Ramilândia, Vera Cruz do Oeste, Lindoeste, Santa Lúcia, Capitão Leônidas Marques and Capanema.

It is home to thousands of wild species of fauna and flora that are native to the Atlantic Forest and is one of the most endangered parks on the entire planet. With a 420-kilometer long perimeter that it shares with Iguaçu National Park (Argentina), it makes up the most important continuous biological reserve in the Central-Southern part of South America. On December 28, 1986, Iguaçu National Park was awarded the title of Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Impacts on biodiversity

GRI EN12 and EN14

Included among the targets established are constant monitoring and the continuation of the campaigns and programs carried out. The chart on pages 106 and 107 presents the main impacts caused by the Company's operations and the actions that have been developed to mitigate these impacts.

	HIGHWAY		SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS ON BIODIVERSITY		NATURE OF THE IMPACTS
ECOVIA	BR 277, PR 508, PR 407		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of wild animals
	BR 277, PR 508, PR 407		Dispersion of exotic and invading vegetable species		Competitive success from exotic species
ECOSUL	BR 116		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of wild animals
	BR 293		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of wild animals
	BR 392		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of wild animals
	BR 392		Reduction in the number of individuals		Irregular sale of Native Orchids
ECOPISTAS	SP 070 – Ayrton Senna and Carvalho Pinto		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of wild animals on the highways
ECOPISTAS	SP 070 Ayrton Senna and Carvalho Pinto		Contamination of the soil, water and air		Leakage of chemical products
	SP 070 Ayrton Senna and Carvalho Pinto		Reduction in wildlife and tree numbers		Fires in the right-of-way caused by the throwing of lit cigarettes, regional climate and community neighbors
ECOCATARATAS	BR 277 – Kms 611 to 643		Reduction in the number of species		Running over of wild animals on the highways
	BR 277 – Kms 344 to 730		Loss of Biodiversity		Hunting, fishing during the spawning period, illegal extraction of trees and native flora
ECOVIAS	Anchieta Highway SP 150		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of animals on the highways
	Imigrantes Highway SP 160		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of animals on the highways
	Planalto Interlink SP 040		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of animals on the highways
	Cônego Domenico Rangoni Highway SP 055		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of animals on the highways
	Padre Manoel da Nóbrega Highway SP 055		Reduction in wildlife numbers		Running over of animals on the highways

	SPECIES AFFECTED		MITIGATING ACTIONS
ECOVIA
	Gambá de orelha preta (Didelphis aurita) Cachorro do mato (Cerdocyon thous)		Implementation of education signs and education campaigns; animals are sent to a recovery center when rescued alive and to the Wild Animals Screening Center
ECOSUL	Slash pine (Pinus elliottii)		Program for removal of invasive species
	White-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris) D'Orbigny's slider (Trachemys dorbigni)		Educational and informational signs
	Molina's hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus chinga) White-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris)		Educational and informational signs
	White-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris) D'Orbigny's slider (Trachemys dorbigni)		Educational and informational signs
ECOPISTAS	Orchids (Cattleya)		Educational and informational signs; pamphlets
ECOPISTAS	Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) Owl (Athene cunicularia)		Survey of the stretches (kms) with highest run-over rates and priority areas, fence reinforcement, and attention signs
	Various species of fauna and flora that are present in the affected area. Due to the recent acquisition of this concession, the company will perform specific studies in the future to list the species with the highest loss rate		Training in emergency situations for employees in the area of traffic, as well as providing specific equipment and materials (such as cement, sand and blankets)
ECOCATARATAS	Various species of fauna and flora that are present in the affected area. To date, no studies have been performed to account for the species with the highest rate of loss		Creation of internal Fire Brigades, specific firefighting training for Traffic employees, hiring and operating of water trucks
	Deer (mazama gouazoubira) Opossum (Didelphis albiventris)		Implementation of education signs and education campaigns
ECOVIAS	Hunt: deer (mazama gouazoubira), American ocelot (leopardus pardalis), paca (Cuniculus paca), armadillo (Tolypeutes tricintus), Fox (Lycalopex vetulus), Jaguar (Panthera onca) Fishing: Pintado (Pseudoplatystoma corruscans), Dourada (Brachyplatystoma flavicans) Illegal extraction of native trees and general flora: Cinnamon, Pink-Peroba, Brazilian Pine, Palm Tree species, and Xaxim		Environmental education campaigns, open lectures at local schools, actions taken in partnership with NGOs and State or Federal organizations on theme-related dates
	Dog (Canis familiaris), Cat (Felis catus), Opossum (Didelphis albiventris), Coati (Nasua nasua)		Protection screens in places where the largest numbers of run-over accidents occur; distribution of garbage bags for food scraps so that they are not thrown on the roads, attracting animals
	Dog (Canis familiaris), Cat (Felis catus), Opossum (Didelphis albiventris), Coati (Nasua nasua)
	Dog (Canis familiaris), Cat (Felis catus), Opossum (Didelphis albiventris), Coati (Nasua nasua)
	Dog (Canis familiaris), Cat (Felis catus), Opossum (Didelphis albiventris), Coati (Nasua nasua)
	Dog (Canis familiaris), Cat (Felis catus), Opossum (Didelphis albiventris), Coati (Nasua nasua)

Species in the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List

GRI EN15

QUANTITATIVE DATA	MAMMALS		BIRDS		REPTILES		AMPHIBIANS		FISH		SHELLFISH		FLORA
Extinct	0		0		0		0		0		0		0
Extinct in the Wild	0		0		0		0		0		0		0
Critically endangered	0		0		2		0		0		0		1
Endangered	2		3		1		0		0		0		1
Vulnerable	12		3		0		0		1		0		2
Near Threatened	10		7		1		0		0		0		0
Least concern	33		164		28		1		0		0		0

For more information, see the EcoRodovias website or contact the Company.

Liabilities and environment-related fines

Liabilities
Represent the economic benefit effort to be made for environmental preservation, remediation and protection to allow compatibility between economic development and the ecological environment, or the effort required due to misconduct regarding environmental issues.

Before the beginning of each concession period, a survey is conducted in conjunction with the Granting Power, to assess all existing Environmental Liabilities. Then, a schedule for eliminating these liabilities is agreed between the parties.

Slip slopes, erosion processes on loan areas, and siltation of rivers and canals are the main liabilities.

Ecovia_Caminho do Mar_Paranaguá Port

Fines

GRI EN28
No fines.

Investments

GRI EN30

The increase in investment reflects the set of actions that EcoRodovias developed to improve its processes and thus achieve results that benefit the environment.

	CONSOLIDATED
INVESTMENTS AND EXPENSES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (R$)	2008	2009	2010
Waste treatment and disposal	349,191	390,353	962,542
Treatment of emissions (for example, expenses with filters)	195,012	249,570	154,624
External environmental management services	105,816	248,990	739,631
External certification	47,010	92,294	77,613
Research and development	56,611	88,782	252,862
Clean technologies	200,000	51,500	46,994
TOTAL	953,639	1,121,489	2,234,267

INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS

GRI EC9, EN26 and SO5

PROJECT NAME	APPROACH		DESCRIPTION		REGION (STATE)		RESULTS IN 2010
Acessa Comunidade (Community Access)	Digital Inclusion		Digital Inclusion Project, which operates in communities bordering Imigrantes highway and aims at supporting community in its access to Digital Inclusion by providing resources which enable information and development. In addition to providing computers with free internet access, the concessionaire offers basic computer courses and its employees also perform volunteer work during work hours.		São Paulo		700 people assisted
Institutional Campaign to End Violence Against Children	Social		Educational campaigns and prevention measures with the purpose of preventing and reducing the rates of violence and child sexual exploitation in the region.		São Paulo Paraná		In the Ecopistas campaigns, 123 users were assisted. In Ecovia, 90 truck drivers took part. In Ecocataratas, 7 mobile panels were implemented along the highway.
Casa Limpa (Clean Home)	Environmental Social		Project that provides neighboring communities with garbage collectors and also includes actions to raise awareness of families living near the highway. The action is the result of a partnership with the Diadema local government and aims at regulating garbage collection and preventing the population from throwing waste on the road.		São Paulo		1,632 benefited from the project.
The Ecosul Track-and-Field Circuit	Sports		Project in place since 2006, aims at encouraging the practice of athletics in the cities that comprise the Pelotas Highway Pole. The project, maintained in partnership with Sesi, integrates the Events Calendar of the State Athletics Federation in Rio Grande do Sul, and gathers hundreds of athletes from all corners of the State every year. The competitions take place in the cities of Pelotas, Rio Grande, Bagé and Jaguarão and, in 2011, they will also include São Lourenço do Sul. To ensure high quality to the events, the Organization includes partners from universities such as UFPel, URCamp, FURG and Anhanguera, as well as army units and the Sports Secretaries of all cities involved. During all stages of the event, athletes donate one kilo of non-perishable food for the Food Bank of Pelotas. The supportive nature of the competition has been converted into tons of solidarity with those most in need.		Rio Grande do Sul		393 athletes took part in the competitions.
De Bem com a Via(Well with the Highway)	Social Educational Cultural		Project created to raise awareness of children and adolescents about the dangers of playing with kites next to the road. The Ecomobile visits children in communities located next to the Anchieta-Imigrantes highway system, in the municipalities of Diadema, São Bernardo do Campo and Cubatão, taking theater, song, games and jokes focused on traffic education.		São Paulo		5,352 benefited from the project.
Traffic Education for Children	Educational		Project with the objective to prepare and educate future drivers for driving, safely and responsibly, strengthening relations with the users of the highway under concession rights. The mini-lane is an ongoing project, open to the community and to schools, where children can enjoy the infrastructure with a focus on traffic education.		Rio Grande do Sul		1,065 children took part in the project.
Papai Noel da Gente (Our Santa)	Social		The Papai Noel da Gente campaign is directed to the children of employees of all the companies that belong to the EcoRodovias Group, and replaces the simple delivery of gifts made by the HR department of each company with a single playful event, created in the manner of a social project. Employees receive and answer the letters of each other's children through the website www.papainoeldagente.com as if they were Santa Claus. The intention is not only standardizing the presents given in all units, but also to strengthen the social project to increase participation of employees and integrate them with the exchange of kids' letters.		São Paulo Paraná Rio Grande do Sul		2,163 children took part in the project. They were the children of employees of Ecocataratas, Ecopistas, Ecopátio, EcoRodovias Concessões, EcoRodovias Infraestrutura, Ecosul, Ecovia, Ecovias, Elog, Columbia and EADI Sul.
Papai Noel Existe (Santa Claus Exists)	Social		The Papai Noel Existe campaign has the purpose of replacing the traditional Christmas gifts offered to business partners and to encourage the participation of all the EcoRodovias' stakeholders in a social action.		São Paul Paraná Rio Grande do Sul		9,875 children from 74 institutions were benefited.

PROJECT NAME	APPROACH		DESCRIPTION		REGION (STATE)		RESULTS IN 2010
Summer Project	Cultural Social		Project focused on the safety of users and measures required for leisure to be perfect during the vacation season. Its purpose is to strengthen the relationship between Ecosul, users and highway neighboring communities, and it takes place from December to March. There are interventions performed at the SAUs (User Care Service), free services such as blood pressure checks, blood glucose testing, visual acuity, massage therapy, and checking services for tires and adjustable headlights, installation of reflective strips on bicycles and carts, and more. By then, there is also the Estações Verão Ecosul, which comprises events directed to point out tourism potentialities in each region, with seaside activities focused on health, leisure and culture.		Rio Grande do Sul		3,550 users.
Respeito à Vida (Respect for Life)	Environmental Educational		Project to encourage appreciation and protection of the Iguaçu National Park, performing actions designed to raise awareness and provide environmental education to neighboring communities and users of the BR 277 highway.		Paraná		1,147 persons.
Truck driver health	Social		Program available for truck drivers at the SAUs. Blood glucose tests and blood pressure checks are available, as well as health follow-up by means of a health database and identification card. Ecosul also provides the Saúde na Estrada (Health on the Highway) project, which has been going on for 10 years and offers free health investigation for drivers at the Pelotas Highway Pole, in addition to promoting awareness actions. The intention is to draw the attention of travelers to the importance of health care, especially those who live on the road and have sedentary lifestyles. At Ecovia, the event was carried out at the Sorting Yard of the Paranaguá Port, from June 20 to July 11, on an area where truck drivers had the opportunity to receive information and hints on wellness and health issues, and to attend lectures regarding the fight against sexual exploitation and violence against children. They also had the opportunity to rest and have their hair cut. In addition to all of these services, truck drivers had the chance to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches at cheerful and easy going locations.		São Paulo Paraná Rio Grande do Sul		Ecovia recorded the participation of 785 users.Ecopistas recorded the participation of 102 users. Ecovia recorded the participation of 3,000 truck drivers. Ecocataratas (total tests made). 142 (glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure).
Virando o Jogo (Turning the Game)	Social Educacional		Project that encourages the practice of sports among children 6 to 10 years in communities of the Anchieta-Imigrantes highway system. The activities held include sports, rhythm and singing classes, traffic education, and more. They are all offered at the Ecovias' facilities. The project aims to keep children away from highway sides and to provide leisure and educational activities.		São Paulo		Participation of 100 children and 500 parents and relatives.
Seedling Nursery	Environmental		Nursery for the growing of native trees for planting in deforested areas and for landscaping. The result of a partnership with the APAE Down syndrome association, it employs people with Down syndrome and/or other disabilities, with very promising treatment results.		São Paulo		11 nursery people produced 74,951 seedlings in 2010.

In addition to the initiatives above, other three projects were important for EcoRodovias in 2010.

The first one was the Ecoviver project, an educational and artistic project intended to promote and stimulate environmental awareness in the neighboring communities and elementary and junior high school students. Because we believe that schools are an important space for the dissemination of information, the project is highly supported by educators, who offer their assistance in addressing issues related to waste inside classrooms, and stimulate activities with children. In 2010, Ecoviver was carried out in 17 municipalities and involved approximately 1,000 teachers of almost 200 schools, with the participation of more than 24,000 students in conferences, workshops, discussions and cultural presentations. Additionally, more than 9,000 students and 500 teachers participated in conferences held in non-participating schools.

The second one was the Reinventar project, a social and environmental initiative whose target was to give appropriate destination to non-recyclable banners used in advertising campaigns. When in contact with the environment, these materials may take some 500 years to decompose. The project, implemented in 2010, was a partnership between Ecocataratas and Rotary Club. Due to the project, the banners were turned into raw material for the manufacturing of bags, cases, aprons, carpets and other products, generating income for the cooperative of sewing women of the Interlagos neighborhood, in Cascavel (State of Paraná). The women that participated in the initiative were able to generate income inside their homes, and, at the same time, take care of their children; thus, the efforts made added value to their craft works.

The "Voluntários do Bem" project (Good volunteers), launched in October 2010, counted on the participation of Ecovias' employees interested in the transfer of knowledge to students of a State School in São Bernardo do Campo (State of São Paulo). During six meetings, the themes "Our Region" and "Introduction to the World of Business" were discussed. The first was focused on the valuing of natural resources, the use of roads, and the valuing of the environment. The second addressed basic business management concepts. A total of 150 and 320 persons were directly and indirectly assisted by the program, respectively.