protected forests
[prəˈtɛktɪd ˈfɔrɪsts]
nounpl: protected forests
florestas protegidas
1. Forest areas that are legally designated and managed to preserve biodiversity, ecosystem services, and natural resources while restricting certain human activities
Protected forests in the Amazon region serve as crucial carbon sinks and biodiversity reserves.
As florestas protegidas na região amazônica servem como sumidouros de carbono cruciais e reservas de biodiversidade.
2. Forest lands under governmental or non-governmental conservation management with regulations limiting logging, hunting, and development
The government established protected forests to prevent deforestation and maintain wildlife habitats.
O governo estabeleceu florestas protegidas para prevenir o desmatamento e manter habitats de vida selvagem.
Protected forests are central to Brazil's environmental identity, particularly regarding Amazon conservation. The term 'florestas protegidas' is frequently used in governmental, NGO, and scientific discourse. Brazil's Forest Code establishes legal frameworks for protected forest areas, making this concept integral to Brazilian environmental law and international climate negotiations.
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