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

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

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

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

This Norm enters into force on the day of its publication.

Abstract

This Norm, consisting of 26 articles and 9 Annexes, regulates the scientific research to be carried out within the State Conservation Units. The Department of the Environment of Rio Grande do Sul State (SEMA) encourage and may provide the means for the implementation of scientific research activities in protected areas to manage the community wildlife. It establishes that scientific research activities should not cause damage to the preserved natural heritage and require the prior approval of their projects and a Research authorization in protected areas, provided in accordance with the rules of this Instruction and current environmental legislation. The issuing of these Research authorizations will be under the responsibility of the governing body of the Conservation Units, Department of Forests and Protected Areas (DEFAP).

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.normasbrasil.com.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