Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
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The Brazilian National System of Conservation Units is a nationwide framework that organizes and manages Brazil’s protected areas to conserve biodiversity and natural resources under federal, state, and municipal jurisdictions.
All labels observed (8)
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units Context triple: [Serra de Itabaiana National Park, partOf, Brazilian National System of Conservation Units]
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A.
Brasília National Park
Brasília National Park is a protected natural area near Brazil’s capital, known for its Cerrado savanna ecosystems, waterfalls, and popular outdoor recreation sites.
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B.
Pantanal Matogrossense National Park
Pantanal Matogrossense National Park is a vast wetland conservation area in Brazil’s Pantanal region, renowned for its rich biodiversity and important role in protecting floodplain ecosystems and wildlife such as jaguars, caimans, and myriad bird species.
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C.
Genipabu environmental protection area
Genipabu Environmental Protection Area is a coastal conservation zone in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, known for its striking sand dunes, lagoons, and ecotourism activities.
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D.
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Serra dos Órgãos National Park is a mountainous protected area in Brazil renowned for its dramatic granite peaks, extensive hiking trails, and rich Atlantic Forest biodiversity.
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E.
Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation
The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation is a Brazilian federal agency responsible for managing and protecting the country’s conservation units and biodiversity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units Target entity description: The Brazilian National System of Conservation Units is a nationwide framework that organizes and manages Brazil’s protected areas to conserve biodiversity and natural resources under federal, state, and municipal jurisdictions.
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A.
Brasília National Park
Brasília National Park is a protected natural area near Brazil’s capital, known for its Cerrado savanna ecosystems, waterfalls, and popular outdoor recreation sites.
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B.
Pantanal Matogrossense National Park
Pantanal Matogrossense National Park is a vast wetland conservation area in Brazil’s Pantanal region, renowned for its rich biodiversity and important role in protecting floodplain ecosystems and wildlife such as jaguars, caimans, and myriad bird species.
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C.
Genipabu environmental protection area
Genipabu Environmental Protection Area is a coastal conservation zone in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, known for its striking sand dunes, lagoons, and ecotourism activities.
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D.
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Serra dos Órgãos National Park is a mountainous protected area in Brazil renowned for its dramatic granite peaks, extensive hiking trails, and rich Atlantic Forest biodiversity.
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E.
Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation
The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation is a Brazilian federal agency responsible for managing and protecting the country’s conservation units and biodiversity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental policy instrument
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protected area system ⓘ |
| abbreviation | SNUC ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
create a coherent national network of protected areas
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integrate different levels of government in protected area management ⓘ |
| country | Brazil ⓘ |
| dateEnacted | 2000-07-18 ⓘ |
| definesCategory |
strict protection conservation unit
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sustainable use conservation unit ⓘ |
| includesType |
area of relevant ecological interest
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biological reserve ⓘ ecological station ⓘ environmental protection area ⓘ extractive reserve ⓘ national park ⓘ natural monument ⓘ private natural heritage reserve ⓘ sustainable development reserve ⓘ wildlife refuge ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
Brazilian municipalities
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Brazilian states ⓘ federal government of Brazil ⓘ
linked to:
Brazilian government
|
| language | Portuguese ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
Brazilian Federal Constitution (environmental provisions)
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linked to:
Constitution of Brazil
Law No. 9.985 ⓘ |
| managingAuthority |
Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources
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Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation ⓘ Ministry of the Environment of Brazil ⓘ
linked to:
Brazilian Ministry of the Environment
|
| nativeName | Sistema Nacional de Unidades de Conservação da Natureza ⓘ |
| objective |
maintain biological diversity
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promote environmental education ⓘ promote sustainable use of natural resources ⓘ protect natural landscapes ⓘ protect threatened species ⓘ support scientific research ⓘ |
| purpose |
conservation of biodiversity
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protection of natural resources ⓘ regulation of use of protected areas ⓘ |
| region | Brazilian biomes ⓘ |
| regulates |
public use of protected areas
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zoning within conservation units ⓘ |
| relatedTo | National System of Nature Conservation Units (Brazil) ⓘ |
| requires |
consultation with local communities for creation of certain units
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management plan for each conservation unit ⓘ |
| scope |
federal conservation units
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municipal conservation units ⓘ state conservation units ⓘ |
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Subject: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units Description of subject: The Brazilian National System of Conservation Units is a nationwide framework that organizes and manages Brazil’s protected areas to conserve biodiversity and natural resources under federal, state, and municipal jurisdictions.
Referenced by (24)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation
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legalBasis
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Brazilian National System of Conservation Units law
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linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
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nativeName
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Sistema Nacional de Unidades de Conservação da Natureza
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linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
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relatedTo
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National System of Nature Conservation Units (Brazil)
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linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
Serra do Cipó National Park
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stateProtectedAreaSystem
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Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
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Saint-Hilaire/Lange National Park
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governingLaw
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Brazilian National System of Conservation Units (SNUC)
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linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
Área de Proteção Ambiental de Guapimirim
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partOf
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Sistema Nacional de Unidades de Conservação da Natureza
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linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
Estação Ecológica
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legalFramework
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Sistema Nacional de Unidades de Conservação da Natureza (SNUC)
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linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
Reserva de Desenvolvimento Sustentável
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legalFramework
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Sistema Nacional de Unidades de Conservação da Natureza
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linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units
linked to: Brazilian National System of Conservation Units