Bill 1970/2019, which also seeks to combat deforestation in this biome, was approved by the Senate in December and provides guidelines for the protection and sustainable management of this important plant
The president (PT) recently sanctioned new legislation that aims to promote the production and use of Cerrado fruits, with a special focus on pequi. Bill 1970/2019, which also seeks to combat deforestation in this biome, was approved by the Senate in December and provides guidelines for the protection and sustainable management of this important plant. Among the main measures of the new law is the prohibition of felling pequiz trees, with some exceptions that must be regulated by competent bodies. The legislation establishes policies that encourage the preservation of areas where these trees grow, in addition to promoting the cultivation of other species native to the Cerrado and recognizing traditional producer communities.
In addition to protecting the environment, the new legislation also has a cultural and economic bias. It plans to hold events aimed at promoting tourism and trade in products from the Cerrado. To guarantee the quality and origin of the fruits, the law also introduces the creation of seals that attest to these characteristics. Representative Rogério Correia, author of the project, emphasized the importance of the new law for the sustainability and professionalization of a production chain that is vital for Brazil.
Published by Sarah Paula
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