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Brazil Forest Code

Brazil Forest Code: Imposes mandatory land-use, conservation and restoration obligations

Maílis Carrilho
Written by Maílis Carrilho
Updated on February 4th, 2026

Summary

Brazil’s Forest Code regulates land use on rural properties, mandating preservation of native vegetation and restoration of illegally cleared areas, with direct implications for agriculture, energy, and infrastructure projects.

Details

Jurisdictions
  • Brazil
Mandatory for

Mandatory for all rural properties.

Deep dive

1 min read
Published Feb 4, 2026

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What’s Required

Registration in the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR), maintenance of Legal Reserves and Permanent Preservation Areas, and restoration or compensation of environmental liabilities.

Important Deadlines

Registration and regularisation deadlines are defined by regulation.

Current Status

In force.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Fines, embargoes, loss of access to credit, and criminal exposure.

Examples of Known Violations

  • Clearing without authorisation

  • Failure to restore Legal Reserves

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Maílis Carrilho
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Maílis Carrilho
Sustainability Research Analyst
Maílis Carrilho is a Sustainability Research Analyst (Intern) at Net Zero Compare, contributing research and analysis on climate tech, carbon policies, and sustainable solutions. She supports the team in developing fact-based content and insights to help companies and readers navigate the evolving sustainability landscape.
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Added on Feb 4, 2026 by Maílis Carrilho ·
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