Law No. 9,985 of July 18, 2000, which establishes the National System of Nature Conservation Units (SNUC)

This law establishes the National System of Nature Conservation Units (SNUC) in Brazil. It defines different categories of protected areas and establishes norms for their creation, implementation and management. The law aims to protect biodiversity, natural and cultural resources, promote scientific research and sustainable development. It seeks to reconcile nature conservation with the sustainable use of natural resources in various categories of conservation units.