Brazilian rural producers preserve native vegetation areas

On this World Environment Day, the 10th anniversary of Brazil’s Forest Code, a study realized by Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) presents the outstanding yet still little-known role farming plays in the preservation of the environment in Brazil.

Brazilian legislation determines that between 20% and 80% of native coverage native vegetation must be preserved, depending on the biome in question. Owners must inform, in a georeferenced system (Rural Environmental Registry) where the preserved area is located.

Embrapa Territorial compared these data with the 2017 IBGE Agricultural Census and noted that preserved areas in rural properties amounts to 33.2% (1/3) of Brazil’s territory, indicating a well balanced system as concerns both agricultural production and preservation.