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Brazilian judiciary rulings on babaçu palm deforestation
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Brazil's STJ recognizes collective moral damages for illegal Brazilian judiciary rulings on babaçu palm deforestation
The Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) has recognized collective moral damages stemming from the illegal deforestation of babaçu palms in Santa Terezinha do Tocantins. The case originated in 2017 when environmental police identified unauthorized clearing on a rural property. In its rulings, the court emphasized that the requirement to implement a Degraded Area Recovery Plan (PRAD) does not exempt responsible parties from the obligation to pay compensation, asserting that environmental reparation must be comprehensive. Minister Maria Thereza de Assis Moura noted that the babaçu palm holds special constitutional protection in Tocantins due to its environmental, social, and cultural significance. The court specifically highlighted the impact on traditional communities, such as the ‘quebradeiras de coco’ (coconut breakers), who rely on the palms for income and the preservation of traditional knowledge, rendering the destruction a matter of collective social and economic impact.
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- 2026-08-11 13:23 UTC Brazilian judiciary rulings on babaçu palm deforestation
- 2026-08-09 20:31 UTC Brazil's STJ recognizes collective moral damages for illegal
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