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This analysis aims to explore the legal evolution of land use regulations in coastal areas of Brazil and their ecological implications.

April 12, 2026Revistas SARCOpen Access

Analysis of the legal evolution of land use in permanent preservation areas in two cities in the northeastern brazilian coast

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This analysis aims to explore the legal evolution of land use regulations in coastal areas of Brazil and their ecological implications.
Theoretical review of Brazil’s Forest Codes.
Legal framework analysis and comparison of two municipalities.
Mapping of Permanent Preservation Areas (PPAs) according to legal standards.
Comparative land-use analysis between 1990 and 2023 using MapBiomas data.
In Barreirinhas, PPAs decreased by 4%, while anthropogenic activities rose from 10% to 13.3%.
Valença experienced a 42% expansion in PPAs, yet inadequate land uses within these areas also increased.

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Analysis examines legal changes affecting land use in coastal regions, suggesting improvements for protection.

Soares et al. (2025) studied this question.

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