As RPPNs Como Estratégia Para a Conservação da Biodiversidade: O caso da Chapada dos Veadeiros

Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPNs) emerge as a vital strategy for biodiversity conservation, particularly in regions with significant private land ownership. A study focusing on the Chapada dos Veadeiros, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Brazil's Cerrado biome, demonstrates that RPPNs can effectively complement protected areas like national parks by promoting sustainable use and habitat conservation without extensive human intervention. The research highlights 15 federal RPPNs surrounding the Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros, contributing to its zone of amortecimento (buffer zone). These reserves are recognized as priority areas for conservation by major NGOs and Brazilian environmental agencies, including Conservation International, WWF, TNC, MMA, and ICMBio. The study underscores the potential of RPPNs in implementing territorial planning through community partnerships, offering a scalable model for biodiversity conservation in regions with complex land tenure dynamics.

Lima, P. C. A. d., & Franco, J. L. d. A. (2014). As RPPNs Como Estratégia Para a Conservação da Biodiversidade: O caso da Chapada dos Veadeiros. Sociedade & Natureza, 26(1), 113–125. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-451320140108