It is presently accepted that science and technology are direct, productive forces, basic components of culture and determinants of the relations of interdependence in the world economy. Advancement in these fields is essential to satisfy the developmental necessities of a nation. To not do scientific 
research is to lack identity, which brings as consequence that one lives at the expense of what is done in other parts, creating limitation and delay.
The origin of all scientific research is the lack of knowledge. Research, especially regarding the environment, is marginal, since it is not considered productive. However, scientific research related to Protected Wildlife Areas is one of the most important activities to generate knowledge.
A fundamental aspect of scientific research is its application to decision-making in the handling and planning of PWAs and the search for alternatives for the improvement of the conditions within the framework of sustainable development. For that reason, scientific research activities are constantly being developed in the protected areas administered by the MBF, receiving scientists from renowned universities and research institutes from all over the world. Likewise, the infrastructure is offered to both national and international researchers, allowing them the opportunity to complete anything from apprenticeships to long-term research such as masters or doctorate theses.
Current Activities:
- Consolidation of the Committee of Scientific MattersThe Committee of Scientific Matters is the authority created to direct the procedures and prioritize research within the MBF. It consists of ten members, outstanding individuals who work on environmental subjects and meet almost every month. In operation since 1997, it is presently looking to strengthen itself through the creation of an advisory committee composed of nationally and internationally recognized scientists who will contribute to the consolidation of the MFNR and the Tapyta Private Reserve as centers research for the Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest (UPAF), as well as guide research in the Private Nature Reserves.
- Establishment of ties with research institutions at national and international level for the development and promotion of research in Paraguay: Different projects are being developed with institutions of national and international trajectory, such as: Guyra Paraguay Association, University of New Mexico, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, Natural History Museum of London, Kansas State University, European University of Madrid, and Bird Life, among others. In previous years, the Private Nature Reserves have been outstanding places for scientific research, contributing important scientific information about the presence of species of native flora and fauna.
- Promotion of the MFNR as a Research Center: The Mbaracayu Forest Nature Reserve is one of the best equipped PWAs in the country for scientific research as far as infrastructure is concerned. In addition, it possesses an incredible variety of species of native flora and fauna and contains representative examples of ecosystems considered high-priority for conservation at the world-wide level. The Moises Bertoni Foundation works to disseminate results from the different research done in the area as well as design and circulate communication materials based on the research, directed as much to the general public as to the scientific community. Private Nature Reserves also can provide research facilities while containing an amplitude of ecosystems at the national level, particularly the Yacyretá Nature Reserve, which protects the vegetated dune ecosystem; the Morombí, Ypeti, Ka’i Rague and Itabo Private Nature Reserves, which protects remnants of the UPAF; and properties like Sombrero and Golondrina (with important wetlands).
-Administration and monitoring of the MFNR and other areas of interest: Utilizing appropriate technology. For this, species of fauna and flora considered high-priority are monitored in established, long-term projects (5-10 years) in order to obtain data about the state of their populations. The information generated in the field is entered into a database, applying Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology. Through the GIS a Territorial Unit is mapped, giving a dynamic vision of the interactions between the distinct factors that model it, facilitating its comprehension and the determination of the necessary actions to improve management. The objective is to take advantage of lessons learned in the MFBR about land management, and apply them to private conservation areas, so that they can be turned into regional development centers.
