Protected areas – A focus on Brazilian freshwater biodiversity

The article argues that current PAs in Brazil have limited efficacy in the protection of freshwater biodiversity. It states that new PAs should better consider aquatic environments, covering entire basins, rivers and other freshwater habitats. The article recommends ways to implement these PAs and provide guidance to avoid social impacts.

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Title (English)	Protected areas: A focus on Brazilian freshwater biodiversity
Organization	Diversity and Distributions
Language	English
Year	2018
File type	Online Article
Keywords English	biodiversity, Brazil, protected areas
Palabras clave Español	biodiversidad, Brasil, áreas protegidas
Palavras-chave Português	biodiversidade, Brasil, Áreas protegidas
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