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Decree No. 5.746 implementing Law No. 9.985 of 18 July 2000 regulating the National System of Nature Conservation Units.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Private forest Protected area Protection of habitats Management/conservation Policy/planning Monitoring Registration
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree is composed of 33 articles and 3 Annexes. It implements Law No. 9.985 of 18 July 2000 regulating the National System of Nature Conservation Units. In particular, it regulates the Private Reserve of Natural Heritage (RPPN), namely the privately owned conservation units. The Decree defines its management requirements and restrictions. Moreover, it regulates the required management plans as well as registration and monitoring procedures. The Annexes provide the standard templates to be used according to the Decree’s provisions.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 9.985 establishing the National System of Protected Areas Management - SNUC.

Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2008)

Keyword: EIA, Basic legislation, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Research, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Biodiversity, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX