Decree No. 20.627 creating the Environmental Regularization Programme for Rural Properties of the State of Rondônia (PRA).

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry

Keyword

Protected area Protection forest Environmental planning Environmental standards Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Sustainable use Smallholders/peasants

Geographical area

Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force 45 days after its publication.

Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 9 Chapters, creates the Environmental Regularization Programme for Rural Properties of the State of Rondônia (PRA). It establishes the above mentioned Environmental Programme referred to in art. 59 of the Federal Law 126.51 of 25 May 2012, aiming to promote environmental regularization of rural properties with environmental degradation relating to the Permanent Preservation, Legal Reserves and Restricted Use Areas. PRA instruments are the following: Rural Environmental Registry - CAR; Commitment Agreement Term; Rehabilitation Project for Degraded Areas - PRADA; and Environmental Reserve Quota - CRA.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.normasbrasil.com.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 12.651 on the protection of Native Forests.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Plant protection, Protected area, Protection forest, Public forest, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Family farming, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Management/conservation, Wild flora, Zoning, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX