Natural monument (Brazil) explained

A Natural Monument (Portuguese: Monumento natural) in Brazil is a type of protected area of Brazil. They are created by law. The purpose of a natural monument is to conserve unique or very beautiful natural sites.

Definition

The Natural Monument class of conservation unit was defined by the law 19/93 of 23 January 1993.[1] This basic objective of this type of unit is to preserve natural sites that are unique and/or have great scenic beauty.They may be private property as long as the owner's use is compatible with the objectives.If not, the area is expropriated.The public may visit the natural monuments, and research may be conducted with permission of the responsible agency.

Selected list

Name Level State Created Area (ha)
State 2004 31.2
Capão da Amizade Municipal 2009 1.3
Municipal 2008 42.14
Ferro Doido Waterfall State 1998 362.09
State 2007 861
State 2007 2,183
Federal 1978 263
Federal 2010 523
Municipal 1988 450
Lancinhas State 2006 164
Morro da Pedreira Caves State 2010 90.7
Municipal 2007 18.79
Morro de Santo Antônio State 2006 258
Morros do Pão de Açúcar e Urca Municipal 2006 91.48
Pedra Grande State 2010 3,297.01
Municipal 2005 346
State 2010 3,154
Pedra do Colégio Municipal 2010 127
Municipal 2010 530
Peter Lund State 2005 73
Federal 2002 17,443
State 2002 16,635
Rio Formoso State 2003 18
Federal 2009 26,736
State 2010 10,458.90
Municipal 2006 91.5
Subaé Canyons State 2006 404
State 2000 32,152
Municipal 2002 40

Notes and References

  1. Decreto-Lei n.º 19/93 de 23-01-1993 Versão: 1 -Artigo 8.º