Brazil pushes forest code enforcement with fines, incentives and planting projects
A seminar in Brasília gathered government, academic and civil‑society representatives to discuss economic incentives needed for the effective implementation of Brazil's Forest Code and the regularisation of rural properties.
The municipal environment agency in Porto Velho ordered environmental compensation for two infractions: the company EUCATUR was fined R$186,606, with the amount to be allocated to the city’s natural park, while a private citizen received a 90 % discount on his fine.
In Paraná, a producer was fined a total of R$542,000 for illegally clearing 36.4 ha of native vegetation within protected areas, and must submit a restoration project to the state environmental institute.
Researchers highlight agroforestry systems as a viable option for small farms to comply with the Forest Code while maintaining productivity, with support from Embrapa and field trials in Mato Grosso.
The Belém municipality launched the "Plante Aqui" program, aiming to plant about 5,000 native seedlings by 2026; the first four trees were installed on a city street, encouraging citizen participation in urban greening.