CONSERVATION UNITS: A VIEWPOINT OF MINAS GERAIS, SOUTHEAST BRAZIL
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.6806Palavras-chave:
Protected Areas, Brazilian Biomes, Conservation Unit, Management Plan, Land RegularizationResumo
The inefficiency of national and local public policies has proved to be a serious problem in the management of Conservation Units (CUs) in Brazil. The objective of this study was to evaluate the distribution of CUs, their respective administrative spheres, and categories in three Brazilian biomes: Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, and Caatinga. The methodological procedures adopted consisted of a bibliographic survey and consultation of databases made available by the National Registry of Conservation Units (CNC). The results demonstrate that 66% of the Conservation Units (CUs) created after the enactment of Law 9.985/2000 require land regularization and Management Plans for their protected areas. Our results reinforce the fact that Brazilian Conservation Units (CUs) are neglected in practice, science, and conservation policies, directly harming the ecosystem and Brazilian society that depend on these resources. Therefore, incentives are needed for the creation and implementation of effective public policies for environmental protection and conservation in the state of Minas Gerais.
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