Biological reserve (Brazil)
A biological reserve (Portuguese: Reserva biológica, Rebio) in Brazil is a legally defined type of protected area of Brazil, a conservation unit that aims for full preservation of biota and other natural attributes without human interference. It may be visited only with prior approval of the responsible agency, and only for research or educational purposes.
Definition
A "Biological reserve" in Brazil is one of the Integral Protection Units defined by Article 13 of Law No. 9,985 of 18 July 2000, National System of Conservation Units (SNUG). The biological reserve is public property. When it is established any private lands within its limits are expropriated.[1] The manager of the biological reserve must prepare a management plan for approval by the responsible agency. The approved management plan is accessible by the public.[2]
This category of conservation unit aims at full preservation of biota and other natural attributes without direct human interference or environmental changes. The exception is for measures to recover altered ecosystems and management actions required to restore and preserve natural balance, biological diversity and natural ecological processes. Public access is prohibited with the exception of visits for educational purposes as defined in management plan. Research may be conducted after prior approval of the responsible agency and is also subject to the agency's conditions and restrictions.[3]
Selected list
- Abufari Biological Reserve
- Andradina Biological Reserve
- Araucárias Biological Reserve
- Atol das Rocas Biological Reserve
- Augusto Ruschi Biological Reserve
- Banhados do Delta Biological Reserve
- Bom Jesus Biological Reserve
- Canela Preta Biological Reserve
- Carmo da Mata Biological Reserve
- Colônia 31 de Março Biological Reserve
- Comboios Biological Reserve
- Contagem Biological Reserve
- Córrego Grande Biological Reserve
- Córrego do Veado Biological Reserve
- Duas Bocas Biological Reserve
- Fazenda São Mateus Biological Reserve
- Fontes do Ipiranga Biological Reserve
- Guaporé Biological Reserve
- Guaratiba Biological Reserve
- Guaribas Biological Reserve
- Gurupi Biological Reserve
- Ibirapuitã Biological Reserve
- Ilha do Cabo Frio Biological Reserve
- Jaru Biological Reserve
- Jaíba Biological Reserve
- Lago Piratuba Biological Reserve
- Lami José Lutzenberger Biological Reserve
- Lapinha Biological Reserve
- Maicuru Biological Reserve
- Marinha do Arvoredo Biological Reserve
- Mata Escura Biological Reserve
- Mata Paludosa Biological Reserve
- Mata do Acauã Biological Reserve
- Mata do Jambreiro Biological Reserve
- Mata dos Ausentes Biological Reserve
- Mogi-Guaçu Biological Reserve
- Nascentes da Serra do Cachimbo Biological Reserve
- Pedra Talhada Biological Reserve
- Perobas Biological Reserve
- Pindorama Biological Reserve
- Poço das Antas Biological Reserve
- Poço d’Anta Biological Reserve (municipal)
- Praia do Sul Biological Reserve
- Professor José Ângelo Rizzo Biological Reserve
- Rio Trombetas Biological Reserve
- Saltinho Biological Reserve
- Santa Isabel Biological Reserve
- Santa Rita Biological Reserve
- Serra Negra Biological Reserve
- Sooretama Biological Reserve
- São Camilo Biological Reserve
- São Donato Biological Reserve
- São Sebastião do Paraíso Biological Reserve
- Tamboré Biological Reserve
- Tapirapé Biological Reserve
- Tinguá Biological Reserve
- Uatumã Biological Reserve
- Una Biological Reserve
- União Biological Reserve
- Vila Facchini Biological Reserve
Notes
Sources
- Categorias de unidades de conservação (in Portuguese), Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, retrieved 2016-04-23
- Decreto Nº 4.340, de 22 de Agosto de 2002, Presidência da República - Casa Civil - Subchefia para Assuntos Jurídicos, August 22, 2002, retrieved 1 January 2012
- LEI No 9.985, DE 18 DE JULHO DE 2000, Presidência da República - Casa Civil- Subchefia para Assuntos Jurídicos, 18 July 2000, retrieved 1 January 2012
