As RPPNs como Estratégia para a Conservação da Biodiversidade: o Caso da Chapada dos Veadeiros RPPNs as a Strategy for the Conservation of Biodiversity: the Case of the Chapada dos Veadeiros

Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPNs) serve as effective tools for biodiversity conservation, particularly in regions with established private land ownership. A study on the Chapada dos Veadeiros in Goiás, Brazil, demonstrates that RPPNs—voluntarily created on private properties and subject to strict protection measures—can significantly contribute to habitat preservation without extensive human intervention. The region, recognized as a priority area for conservation by international NGOs and Brazilian environmental agencies, hosts 15 federal RPPNs surrounding the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. This review highlights that RPPNs, when implemented in collaboration with local communities, can enhance territorial planning and biodiversity protection, offering a sustainable model for conservation in areas where traditional protected areas may be less feasible.

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