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

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 60 articles divided into seven Chapters, establishes the National System of wildlife protected areas management (SNUC), aimed at the protection of biodiversity and genetic resources within the national territory and waters under Brazilian jurisdiction. It specifies the criteria and requirements for the creation, installation and management of the aforesaid protected areas. This Law defines natural heritage protection (Chap. I); SNUC constitution and competencies (Chap. II); Protected area classification (Chap. III); Creation, installation and management of Protection Areas (Chap. IV); Incentives, financial assistance and Penalties (Chap. V); Biosphere reserves (Chap. VI); Final provisions (Chap. VII).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771).

Legislation | Brazil | 1965

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 5.197 providing for the protection of wild fauna.

Legislation | Brazil | 1967 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protected area, Hunting authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Institution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree 13 February 2006 amending the geographical limits of the National Park of "Amazônia" within the State of Pará.

Legislation | Brazil | 2006

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, National parks, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution Conama No. 371 regulating cost calculation for environmental compensation.

Legislation | Brazil | 2006

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 11 June 2010 creating the “Boa Nova” Wildlife National Park.

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Zoning, Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 11 June 2010 creating ”Serra Das Lontras” National Park .

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Zoning, Protected area, Institution, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 11 June 2010 expanding “Pau Brazil” National Park borders.

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Zoning, Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 17 June 2010 on “Ciriaco“ Extractive Reserve in Maranhão State.

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Zoning, Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 17 June 2010 creating “Costa das Algas” Environmental Protection Area.

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Zoning, Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 5.950 defining limits to the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the areas surrounding Conservation Units of National Protected Areas.

Legislation | Brazil | 2006

Keyword: Plant protection, Protected area, Classification/declassification, Genetically modified organism (GMO)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Brazil | 2006

Keyword: Private forest, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 4.340 implementing Act No. 9.985 regulating the National System for Protected Areas.

Legislation | Brazil | 2002

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 2 June 2004 instituting “Cururupu” Extractive Reserve in Maranhão State.

Legislation | Brazil | 2004

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Protected area, Zoning, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 5 June 2012 creating the Biological Protected Reserve "Bom Jesus" within the State of Paraná.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 5 June 2012 creating and extending the limits of the National Forest of "Goytacazes" within the State of Espírito Santo.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 5 June 2012 extending the limits of the National Forest of Araripe-Apodi within the State of Ceará.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Mountain area, Public forest, Right of use, Timber extraction/logging

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 5 June 2012 creating and extending the limits of the National Park of "Descobrimento" within the State of Bahia.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Norm SEMA No. 5 establishing procedures and criteria for calculating the compensation for projects with significant environmental impact.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, EIA, Financing, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 12.829 creating the Marine National Park of "Ilhas dos Currais" within the State of Paraná.

Legislation | Brazil | 2013

Keyword: Protected area, Coastal zone management, Ecosystem preservation, National parks, Management/conservation, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Migratory species, Birds, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 5.768 creating the State Park of Serra Dourada.

Legislation | Brazil | 2003

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 5 June 2012 creating the National Park of "Furna Feia" within the State of Rio Grande do Norte.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 60.070 regulating procedures for environmental compensation according to Federal Law No. 9.985 within the State of São Paulo.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Protected area, Liability/compensation, EIA, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Norm SEMA No. 6 regulating the scientific research to be carried out within the State Conservation Units.

Legislation | Brazil | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Management/conservation, Research, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of 2 August 2016 creating the Wildlife Sanctuary of the Alcatrazes Archipelago on the Northern coast of the State of São Paulo.

Legislation | Brazil | 2016

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species, Migratory species, Protected area, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 14.755 providing for the institution and recognition of Private Reserves of Natural Patrimony within the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, regulated by art. 21 of Federal Law 9.985 of 18 July 2000 on the National System of Conservation Units (SNUC).

Legislation | Brazil | 2017

Keyword: Protected area, Private forest, Procedural matters, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 9.339 creating the Extractive Reserve of Arapiranga-Tromaí, located in the Municipalities of Carutapera and Luís Domingues, State of Maranhão.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Wetlands, Smallholders/peasants, Artisanal fishing, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Navigation, Protection of environment, Oil, Management/conservation, Zoning, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Endangered species, Aquatic animals, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Migratory species, Aquatic plants, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 14.390 creating the State System of Conservation Units (SEUC).

Legislation | Brazil | 2009

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Forest management/forest conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Registration, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Zoning, Protection forest, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 9.340 creating the Extractive Reserve of Baía do Tubarão, located in the Municipalities of Icatú and Humberto de Campos, in the State of Maranhão.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Wetlands, Smallholders/peasants, Artisanal fishing, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Navigation, Protection of environment, Oil, Management/conservation, Zoning, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 11.516 on the institution of the Institute for Biodiversity Conservation “Chico Mendes”.

Legislation | Brazil | 2007

Keyword: Biodiversity, Institution, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 11.132 amending Law No. 9.985 on the National System of Protected Areas’ Management – SNUC.

Legislation | Brazil | 2005

Keyword: Use restrictions, Plant protection, Protected area, Research, Ecosystem preservation, Access right, Agricultural development, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 11.460 regulating the planting of Genetically Modified Organisms within conservation areas.

Legislation | Brazil | 2007

Keyword: Research, Indigenous peoples, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Policy/planning, Plant protection, Biotechnology, Protection of habitats, Use restrictions, Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 13.668 amending Law No. 11.516 on the allocation and application of environmental compensation resources and on the hiring of personnel for a fixed period of time by the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) and the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Biodiversity, Institution, Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX