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1 LIFE TECHNICAL GUIDE 02 LIFE-BR-TG02--English Version Brazil - English (DECEMBER/2012) Next review planned for: 2014

2 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ LIFE Institute All rights reserved under copyright law in Brazil and abroad, according to the terms defined in Brazilian and foreign legislation relevant to the issue. Any form of use and/or reproduction of this document or part of its content, including printed or digital copies, requires express permission in writing from the LIFE Institute. LIFE Institute Headquarters Rua Victor Benato, 210 Bosque Zaninelli, UNILIVRE, Pilarzinho CEP: Curitiba PR Tel: faleconosco@institutolife.org Only documents available on the LIFE Institute website may be considered Official Versions.

3 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ CONTENT 1. OBJECTIVE APPLICATION APPROVAL INTRODUCTION LIFE PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION LIFE GUIDELINE FOR CONSERVATION LIFE STRATEGIC LINES FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION STRUCTURE OF THE DOCUMENT ANALYTICAL CATEGORIES STRATEGIC LINES IN CONSERVATION GROUPS AND THEMES OF ACTIONS FOR THE CONSERVATION AND/OR SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY SCORING ACTIONS IN CONSERVATION AND/OR SUSTAINABLE USE MATRIX OF IMPORTANCE FOR BIODIVERSITY GENERAL RULES FOR SCORING CONSERVATION ACTIONS CREDITS OF THE SCORE FOR LIFE CERTIFICATION DURATION OF VALIDITY OF THE ACTIONS SCORE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ACTIONS AND ACTIONS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES GROUPS AND THEMES G1 OFFICIALLY INSTITUTED PROTECTED AREAS G2 NON-OFFICIALLY INSTITUTED PROTECTED AREAS G3 TAXA OF INTEREST TO CONSERVATION G4 MINIMIZATION OF IMPACTS ON BIODIVERSITY... 30

4 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ G5 INDIRECT ACTIONS WITH GLOBAL AND STRATEGIC SCOPE FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY QUALIFIERS OF ACTIONS FOR THE CONSERVATION AND/OR SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY TABLES FILTERS GUIDE FOR EVIDENCE AND CONTENT FOR VERIFICATION (GECV) GLOSSARY AND REFERENCES ANNEX... 85

5 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ LIST OF SIGLA BCA Biodiversity Conservation Action EPA Environmental Protection Area APP Area under Permanent Protection WARC Wild Animal Rescue Center UOJ Union Official Journal (Government Gazette) PPE Personal Protective Equipment ECST Ecological Station NF National Forest GECV Guide for Evidence and Content for Verification LIFE-TG02 LIFE Technical Guide 02 IBAMA Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Natural Resources ICMBio Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation MOS Mosaic GMO Genetically-Modified Organism IO Improvement Orientation NGO Non-Governmental Organization OSCIP Civil Society Organization of Public Interest NP National Park CP Comprehensive Protection RSD Reserve for Sustainable Development BR Biological Reserve REDD Reduction of Emissions by Deforestation and Degradation ER Extractivist Reserve LR Legal Reserve PRNH Private Reserve of National Heritage AFS Agroforestry System IT Indigenous Territory CU Conservation Unit SU Sustainable Use BEIV Biodiversity Estimated Impact Value BZ Buffer Zone

6 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 6 1. OBJECTIVE The LIFE Technical Guide 02 aims to establish a hierarchy for guiding companies in investing their resources in efficient key priorities for action in the conservation and/or sustainable use of biodiversity. In this way, it is hoped to promote the well-being of the population as a whole, and in particular to guarantee resources for communities which directly depend on biodiversity for their survival. 2. APPLICATION This document applies to organizations in the process of LIFE Certification; certifying bodies; and other parties interested in the LIFE Certification Methodology. 3. APPROVAL This document was approved by the LIFE Institute Board of Directors on 12/05/2012.

7 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ INTRODUCTION LIFE-TG02 is the guide to the LIFE Certification Methodology used for obtaining the value of the Biodiversity Conservation Actions realized (BCA R ) by companies. The value of the BCA R refers to the score attained by the organization, taking into account all the actions realized for the conservation and/or sustainable use of biodiversity. The minimum value of BCA to be realized for an organization to receive LIFE Certification is defined through the organization s impact, obtained through the Biodiversity Estimated Impact Value (BEIV) and its size (LIFE-TG01). 5. LIFE PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION 5.1 LIFE Guideline for conservation The valuing of actions in the conservation and/or sustainable use of biodiversity in this Guide is grounded in the LIFE Guideline for biodiversity conservation: Maintenance of ecosystems composition, structure and function. LIFE Certification aims to meet its Guideline in conservation by encouraging, valuing and publicising actions which make possible: Immediate intervention so as to reverse the tendency for biomes, ecosystems and/or habitats to disappear; Immediate intervention so as to reverse the tendency for species to disappear; Correspondence with the objectives of international programs and conventions; The meeting of the conservation priorities of natural areas;

8 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ Prioritizing species of interest to conservation; Strengthening Public Policies for conservation. For these reasons, the whole scoring system was established with a view to prioritizing initiatives with the greatest potential for achieving such results in the shortest time. 5.2 LIFE Strategic Lines for biodiversity conservation The initiatives capable of contributing to the LIFE Guideline have been grouped, according to their potential for results, in 05 strategic lines. It is understood by LIFE that actions directly associated with a physical area must, in the long term, guarantee a greater return in terms of the maintenance of ecosystem s composition, structure and function. It is also considered that officially protected areas offer better conditions for returns, and greater benefits, for biodiversity conservation, that natural areas which are not officially protected. Hence, the LIFE Institute aims to strengthen Public Policies related to conservation, valuing actions aligned with these Policies. These actions are grouped in the Strategic Line Officially instituted protected areas. Taking into account that even if protected areas are not officially instituted they nevertheless have great importance in maintaining ecosystems composition, structure and function, those actions which contribute to the creation and maintenance of such areas, as well as to the realization of projects and programs in these natural environments, were grouped in the Strategic Line Nonofficially instituted protected areas. The actions referent to taxa of importance to conservation include actions of research, monitoring, or management with a focus on conservation, able to promote knowledge or create technology capable of contributing to the survival of species at risk, or, further, permit the discovery of new areas of

9 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ importance to the same. Such actions are more effective in conservation than actions referent to the minimization of impacts, or indirect conservation actions. Among actions related to taxa, in situ actions, directly related to species natural habitats, are scored higher in comparison with ex situ actions. The scoring also takes into account the action s ability to meet priorities for the conservation of threatened, endemic and migratory species, as well as those which are important for commercial reasons or for subsistence. These actions are grouped in the Strategic Line Taxa of interest to conservation. Considering that the integrity and health of ecosystems depend not only on direct investment in protected areas, but also on the minimization of impacts and pressure on such environments, actions which aim for the investigation, recognition, monitoring and minimization of such impacts are recognized and scored. These actions obey the hierarchy established in LIFE Certification Principle Five, where the prevention of impacts is prioritized over minimization of impacts and recovery from impacts. These actions are grouped in the Strategic Line Minimization of impacts on biodiversity. Some globally- and strategically-relevant actions, on the other hand, although indirectly related to biodiversity conservation, also exercise a relevant role, and are therefore also scored for LIFE Certification. Encouraging public policies with benefits for conservation, REDD and PES projects and other indirect actions are grouped in the Strategic Line Indirect actions of global and strategic scope for biodiversity conservation. The scoring system also values more the actions undertaken in biomes of small remaining areas. In the case of Brazil, actions realized in the Atlantic Forest and Pampas biomes receive higher scores, followed by the Cerrado and Caatinga biomes, and finally the Pantanal and Amazonia. Further, those actions which are part of the creation of areas receive greater weighting in relation to planning or to actions alone (Creation > Planning > Actions). This hierarchy is tacit in the scoring of the Themes, and is directed at the valuing of the maintenance of physical areas, which ensure the

10 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ existence of natural habitats, which are essential for conservation in situ, and seek the encouragement of articulation of previously planned actions. 6. STRUCTURE OF THE DOCUMENT 6.1 Analytical Categories Each individual action may be identified in the document through a register. The scoring for each register is based on four analytical categories: Groups, Themes, Codes and Qualifiers. Group (G): represents each of the strategic lines in conservation and/or sustainable use of biodiversity. Theme (T): vertical grouping of actions with similar characteristics, separated mainly by the phase of implantation: Creation of areas, Planning, and Action. This grouping is considered vertical because it aggregates actions from the same Group. The phase of Creation of Areas applies only to Groups 1 and 2. Code (C): Transversal grouping of actions considering the type of result expected for biodiversity conservation. This grouping is considered transversal because it aggregates actions from different Groups. Qualifier (Q): Tables which aggregate scores which reflect the quantitative characteristics of the actions, and Filters which aggregate scores which reflect the qualitative characteristics of the actions realized by the organization. 6.2 Strategic lines in conservation The strategic lines in conservation are represented in the document through the Groups:

11 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ G1 Officially instituted protected areas G2 Non-officially instituted protected areas G3 Taxa of interest to conservation G4 Minimization of impacts on biodiversity G5 Indirect actions with global and strategic scope for the conservation of biodiversity 6.3 Groups and Themes of actions for the conservation and/or sustainable use of biodiversity Below: the Groups and their respective Themes: G1 Officially instituted protected areas G1T1 G1T2 G1T3 G1T4 G1T5 G1T6 G1T7 G1T8 Creation of a comprehensive protection or indirect use terrestrial or marine area (IUCN I to IV) Creation of a sustainable use terrestrial or marine protected area (IUCN V and VI) Planning and management of mosaics of protected areas Planning and management of a comprehensive protection or indirect use terrestrial or marine area (IUCN I to IV) Planning and management of a sustainable use terrestrial or marine area (IUCN V and VI) Conservation actions in corridors and/or mosaics of protected areas Conservation actions in comprehensive protection or indirect use terrestrial or marine protection areas (IUCN I to IV) Conservation actions in sustainable use terrestrial or marine protected areas (IUCN V and VI) G2 Non-officially instituted protected areas G2T1 G2T2 G2T3 G2T4 Creation and delimitation of areas with some level of protection and commitment agreement, albeit not officially instituted. Planning of conservation actions, considering mosaics and/or corridors. Planning of conservation actions in other areas. Biodiversity conservation actions in other areas of importance, considering mosaics and/or green corridors. G2T5 Conservation actions in other areas.

12 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ G3 Taxa of interest to conservation G3T1 Taxa of fauna and/or flora of interest to conservation In situ actions G3T2 Taxa of fauna and/or flora of interest to conservation Ex situ actions G4 Minimization of impacts on biodiversity G4T1 Planning and management of impacts on continental and aquatic biodiversity G4T2 Actions of prevention of negative impacts G4T3 Actions of control and/or minimization of negative impacts on biodiversity G4T4 Actions for recuperation from negative impacts on biodiversity G4T5 Actions for monitoring of impacts on biodiversity G5 Indirect actions with a global and strategic scope for biodiversity conservation G5T1 G5T2 G5T3 Planning of actions which contribute indirectly to biodiversity conservation Implementation of indirect actions for biodiversity conservation Actions of monitoring indirect contributions to biodiversity conservation 6.4 Scoring actions in conservation and/or sustainable use In line with the LIFE Guideline for conservation, the hierarchy of the Groups and Themes takes into account their relevancy for maintaining the composition, structure and function of ecosystems. Thus, each group is weighted in accordance with its importance.

13 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ The Themes, on the other hand, vary according to the contribution of the phase which they fit into: Phase Importance for biodiversity conservation Weighting Creation Maintenance of the ecosystem 100 Planning Optimization of the results expected from the biodiversity conservation actions 60 Action Accomplishment of the actions planned for biodiversity conservation 40 Creation, Planning or Independent Action, emphasizing the importance of creation and maintenance of protected areas, and valuing the planning of the actions so as to optimize the results for biodiversity. Group Theme Weighting Group Theme Weighting Group Theme Weighting Group Theme Weighting Group Theme Weighting

14 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ The final score for each action is obtained by means of the equation: Register = (G x T) + C + Q Where: G = Group T = Themes C = Code Q = Qualifiers (Filters and Tables) The codes indicate the classification of the action realized in accordance with the result expected, according to the Matrix of Importance for Biodiversity (6.5). 6.5 Matrix of Importance for Biodiversity The scoring system which was used groups and scores each register in line with the code in which it is classified. The codes represent the type of result expected for conservation.

15 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ Expected Result Classification of Codes according to the result for biodiversity conservation Preservation/ conservation of natural areas Maintenance of ecosystems integrity (composition/ structure/ function) Raising awareness for conservation Manage information for conservation Value Type of Action Code Maintain, purchase or donate land for conservation Implement mechanisms for the conservation of areas Implement actions for management of fauna and/or flora with a view to conservation Operationalize protected area Conserve areas beyond the minimum legal requirements Connect fragments and/or form mosaics Inspect protected areas or equivalents Implement management plans or equivalent Conduct studies, research and monitoring for conservation Strengthen policies and networks for conserving biodiversity Manage with a view to the sustainability of natural resources Realize environmental education actions with a view to conservation Create, structure and make available databases for conservation Manage impacts on biodiversity Ex situ conservation actions Undertake mapping and georeferencing of area for conservation Classification of the Action in relation to the result expected Classification of the Code in relation to relevance for conservation 5 Directly attains the expected result 100 Direct 4 High potential for meeting the expected result 70 High 3 Moderate potential for meeting the expected result 20 Moderate 2 Low potential for meeting the expected result 10 Low 1 Does not attain the expected result

16 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ General rules for scoring conservation actions a) Each action of conservation and/or sustainable use of biodiversity shall be classified under just one register (Group, Theme or Code) of this document. Should it be possible to classify a same action under more than one register, the one which results in a higher score shall be considered. There are two types of score for the registers: Fixed score: registers without associated Qualifiers. Variable score: registers subject to the application of Qualifiers (Filters and Tables). b) Both for registers with fixed scores and for those with variable scores, there are two possibilities for scoring by the auditor: Full score: when the action is considered complete and satisfactory. Partial score (50%): actions with relevant opportunities for improvement. This assessment is carried out by the LIFE Certification team of auditors. Besides professional experience, it is based on the Guide for Evidence and Content for Verification (GECV). Actions scored partially may receive Improvement Orientation (IO) such that the action may be scored fully at a later opportunity. c) A minimum of 70% of the BCA min must be achieved in the first year of LIFE Certification. d) At least 30% of the score must come from actions realized in the same biome and State in which the organization is established. 6.7 Credits of the score for LIFE Certification

17 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ a) The score obtained through the application of this document shall be credited to the Business/Industrial Unit (Company reg. number) which is applying for or administrating the LIFE Certification process. b) In the case of a Holding company, the group must define which unit (company reg. number) is to receive the points in conservation actions, specifying that the other units agree with the credit, aware that it may not be used by them. c) In exceptional circumstances, the group may choose to certify the entire Holding, as long as it can provide the Certifying Body (CB) with all the information necessary for calculating the Biodiversity Estimated Impact Value (BEIV) and all the units meet the LIFE Certification Principles, Criteria and indicators of LIFE Certification Standards. If this is the case, the score in conservation actions may be used for the group as a whole. d) Should the organization, either certified or candidating itself for certification, support conservation actions realized by an independent institution (NGO, Civil Society Organization of Public Interest, Governmental body etc.) through payments established by agreements, for the actions to be scored, it is necessary that: The certified or candidate organization shall inform the Certifying Body as to which actions (referenced by the Codes in this Guide) are to be assessed for the purposes of scoring. The institution directly responsible for the carrying out of the actions shall provide documentary proof that the actions specified by the certified organization or organization applying for Certification may be scored for the same. In this case, the score of the actions linked to the documentary proof may not be used by another organization.

18 LIFE-BR-TG02--Português Avaliação do Desempenho em Ações de Conservação da 20/12/ Duration of validity of the actions score LIFE Certification is valid for five years from the date of the issuing of the Certificate. As actions with different characteristics may be scored, the assessment and scoring methodology establishes duration criteria, that is, how long the score attributed to each action is valid for, in line with the table below.

19 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 19 Actions Characteristics Management plans Legal documentation of protected areas Infrastructure and inspection of the protected area Human resources for the management and maintenance of the protected area Administration and operationalization of the protected area Control and environmental sanitation of protected areas Creation of protected areas and /or conservation of natural areas in PA or nonofficially instituted protected area. Donation of area or resources for purchasing areas for creation of protected areas Duration of Score The score is given irrespective of when the documents were drafted, so long as the same were approved by a competent environmental body, when applicable. The score is kept from one auditing to the next while the documents remain valid. The score is given irrespective of when the protected area s infrastructure was installed or when the inspection actions began, as long as it can be proven that it remains in functioning order. The score may be kept from one auditing to the next, however, should the infrastructure or inspection actions be altered (existence, quality, quantity etc.), the score may be increased, reduced or annulled. The score is given for the existence of human resources for the management and maintenance of the protected area. The score may be kept from one auditing to the next, however, should changes be detected in the workforce (quantity, level of training, etc.), the score may be increased, reduced or annulled. The score is given for the existence of actions of administration and operationalization of the protected area, irrespective of when these were started. The score may be kept from one auditing to the next, however, should changes be detected in the actions (quantity, quality, suitability, etc.) between one auditing and the next, the score may be increased, reduced or annulled. The score is given irrespective of when the actions of control and environmental sanitation of the protected area were implemented, so long as their maintenance in functioning order is proven. The score may be kept from one auditing to the next, however, should the actions be altered (existence, quality, etc.) the score may be increased, reduced or annulled. The score is given for the existence of the PA or of the natural area under conservation, so long as its state of conservation is proven. The score is kept from one auditing to the next, indefinitely, so long as the area remains under conservation. The score is given to the donor, irrespective of when the donation took place, so long as the conservation of the natural area is proven. The score is kept from one auditing to the next, indefinitely, so long as the remains under conservation.

20 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 20 Actions Characteristics Restoration; recovery; enrichment of natural areas Studies and research projects Integration; environmental education; actions with communities Actions of managing species of flora and fauna. Monitoring biodiversity Programs and projects Support for the development and implantation of public policy Support for official inspection bodies Information systems; technical and scientific holdings Conversion of areas for the protection of taxa of interest to conservation Institutional support for Non-Governmental Organizations with a focus on biodiversity Duration of Score The score is given for the existence of natural areas which have been restored, recovered, or enriched, irrespective of when the actions took place (they may be either finalized or undergoing), so long as the areas state of conservation and/or process of restoration, recovery or enrichment is proven. The score is kept from one auditing to the next, indefinitely, so long as the quality of the actions or the areas state of conservation is proven. The score is given for actions, whether finalized or ongoing, in a period of up to one year previous to the certification auditing, monitoring, or recertification. The score may be kept from one auditing to the next, so long as it is proven that the action is ongoing. In this case, it is necessary to prove the ongoing character of the works during the intervals between audits. The score is given for actions which are ongoing and is kept while the support for the inspecting body continues. The score is given and may be renewed so long as the actions are shown to be active and functioning. The score may be annulled, increased or reduced from one auditing to the next if there are changes in their status and/or quality. The score is given irrespective of when the action was realized and may be kept indefinitely, so long as the results of the conversion over time are shown and proven. The score is given for the existence of a formal agreement between the certified body or candidate for certification and the NGO(s), irrespective of when the action was realized. The score may be kept while the Agreement exists, so long as the results of the agreement can be shown and proven, considering their specific objectives, over time.

21 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 21 Planning actions Actions Characteristics Duration of Score Planning keeps its score in the monitoring audits, so long as it is implemented or is in the process of being implemented. Planning actions can be scored without being implemented only in the first evaluation. 7 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ACTIONS AND ACTIONS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES 7.1 Groups and Themes G1 Officially instituted protected areas Table 1 - G1T1 Creation of a terrestrial or marine comprehensive protection or indirect use protected area (IUCN I to IV) Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T1.C1 01 Purchase, expansion, adoption or donation of area for conservation. 2, 14 Table 2 - G1T2 Creation of a terrestrial or marine sustainable use protected area (IUCN V and VI) Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T2.C1 01 Purchase, expansion, adoption or donation of area for conservation. 2, 14 Table 3 - G1T3 Planning and management of mosaics of protected areas Register Code Action Filters Tables

22 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 22 G1T3.P1 06 Elaborate strategic planning of the mosaic G1T3.P2 06 Elaborate strategic planning of ecological corridors Table 4 - G1T4 Planning and management of terrestrial or marine comprehensive protection or indirect use protected area (IUCN I to IV) Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T4.P1 08 Elaborate fire management plan for the area G1T4.P2 14 Elaborate fire prevention or management plan for the area. 14 Table 5 - G1T5 Planning and management of protected sustainable use terrestrial or marine area (IUCN V e VI) Register Código Action Filters Tables G1T5.P1 08 Elaborate plan for managing area G1T5.P2 14 Elaborate plan for prevention or management of fire or equivalent for the area. 14

23 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 23 Table 6 - G1T6 Conservation actions in corridors and/or mosaics of protected areas Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T6.A1 07 Implement inspection actions , 04 G1T6.A2 09 Carry out research projects and/or monitoring projects with a focus on biodiversity conservation. 05, 06, 07, Score by project. 08, 15 G1T6.A3 03 Implement actions for management of flora and/or fauna which entail conservation of native 05, 06, 07, biodiversity. Score by action. 08, 15 G1T6.A4 16 Actions of mapping, elaboration of base cartography (GIS), delineating areas with potential for 08 increasing connectivity and updating of rural registers. G1T6.A5 06 Implementation of corridors between fragments of the mosaic. Score by corridors implemented. 11, 12, 13 G1T6.A6 14 Projects of restoration of fragments and implementation of buffer zone around protected areas. 09, 13, 01 14,16 G1T6.A7 10 Social mobilization for the creation/management of corridors and/or mosaics. 08, 17 Table G1T7 Conservation actions in terrestrial or marine comprehensive protection or indirect use protected areas. (IUCN I to IV) Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T7.A1 01 Conserve areas with 50% or more of vegetation coverage in a good state of conservation (primary 01 vegetation little altered, or secondary vegetation in an advanced state of succession). G1T7.A2 04 Implement infrastructure for delimitation of the protected area G1T7.A3 07 Implement inspection actions in the protected area , 04 G1T7.A4 09 Carry out research projects and/or monitoring projects, focussed on biodiversity conservation in a protected area and its surroundings. Score by project. 05, 06, 07, 14, 15 G1T7.A5 03 Implement actions for management of flora and/or fauna which entail the conservation of native 05, 06, 07, biodiversity. Score by action. 14, 15

24 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 24 Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T7.A6 14 Implement project for ecological restoration of the ecosystem in the protected area. 09, 13, 14, G1T7.A7 04 Contract or train human resources to work in the protected area. 14 G1T7.A8 04 Implement actions of infrastructure/administration and/or operationalization for the area , 04 G1T7.A9 14 Implement actions for environmental sanitation in the protected area G1T7.A10 14 Implement a plan for controlling and combatting fire in the protected area. 14, G1T7.A11 12 Implement environmental education actions for the population in surrounding areas and/or users of 14, 17 the protected area, with a focus on the conservation of the natural resources and biodiversity. Score by project. G1T7.A12 10 Implement actions for the mobilization and integration of the local population/surrounding 14, 17 population so that they appreciate and support the protected area. Score by project. G1T7.A13 16 Actions for mapping and the elaboration of base cartography (GIS), delineation of areas with 14 potential for increasing connectivity and updating of rural registers. G1T7.A14 10 Social mobilization for the creation of the protected area. Score by projects 14, 17 G1T7.A15 09 Show that the creation of the protected area coincides with areas where there are threatened or 03, 04, 05, endemic taxa either with restricted distribution or which are vulnerable. 06, 07, 14 G1T7.A16 04 Demarcation and signposting infrastructure of the protected area. 14 Table 8 - G1T8 Conservation actions in sustainable use terrestrial or marine protected areas (IUCN V and VI) Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T8.A1 01 Conserve protected areas with 50% or more of vegetation coverage in a good state of conservation 01 (primary vegetation little altered, or secondary in an advanced stage of succession). G1T8.A2 04 Implement infrastructure for delimitation of protected area

25 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 25 Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T8.A3 07 Implement inspection actions in protected area , 04 G1T8.A4 09 Develop research projects and/or monitoring projects with a focus on biodiversity conservation in the protected area and its surroundings. Score by project. 05, 06, 07, 14, 15 G1T8.A5 03 Implement actions for management of flora and/or fauna entailing conservation of native biodiversity. Score by action. 05, 06, 07, 14, 15 G1T8.A6 14 Implement project for ecological restoration of the ecosystem in the protected area. 09, 13, 01 14, 16 G1T8.A7 04 Contract or train human resources to work in the protected area. 14, 17 G1T8.A8 12 Train people living in the protected areas for conservation activities and activities of sustainable use off 14, 17 the resources, self-inspection and elaboration of development plans. Score by project. G1T8.A9 04 Implement actions of infrastructure/administration and/or operationalization of the area , 04 G1T8.A10 14 Implement actions of control and environmental sanitation in the protected area G1T8.A11 14 Implement plan for control and combatting of fire in the protected area. 14, G1T8.A12 12 Implement environmental education actions for the population of surrounding areas and/or users of 14, 17 the protected area, with a focus on the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity. Score by project. G1T8.A13 10 Implement actions for the mobilization and integration of the local population/population of 14, 17 surrounding area so that they appreciate and support the protected area. Score by project. G1T8.A14 03 Develop program for the management of game and/or fishing species, aiming for the conservation of genetically-viable populations in protected areas. 05, 06, 07, 14, 16 G1T8.A15 11 Develop productive management demonstration project, appropriate for the conservation of 05, 06, biodiversity resources. 07, 14, 16 G1T8.A16 07 Implement systems for monitoring and control of recovering areas and their surroundings , 04

26 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 26 Register Code Action Filters Tables G1T8.A17 16 Actions of mapping and elaboration of base cartography (GIS) and delineation of areas with potential 14 l for increasing connectivity and updating of rural records. G1T8.A18 10 Social mobilization for the creation of the protected area. Score by project. 14, 17 G1T8.A19 09 Show that the creation of the protected area coincides with areas where there are taxa which are 03, 04, threatened, endemic, vulnerable or of restricted distribution. 05, 06, 07, 14 G1T8.A20 04 Demarcation and signposting infrastructure of the protected area G2 Non-officially instituted protected areas Table 9 - G2T1 Creation and delimitation of areas with some level of protection and commitment agreement, although not officially instituted. Register Code Action Filters Tables G2T1.C1 01 Creation, expansion, purchase or donation of area for conservation. 02, 14 Table 10 - G2T2 Planning of conservation actions considering mosaics and/or corridors. Register Code Action Filters Tables G2T2.P1 06 Elaborate strategic planning of the mosaic G2T2.P2 06 Elaborate the strategic planning of ecological corridors

27 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 27 Table 11 - G2T3 Planning of conservation actions in other areas. Register Code Action Filters Tables G2T3.P1 08 Elaborate management plan for the area, or equivalent G2T3.P2 14 Elaborate plan for the prevention or management of fire in the area. 14 Table 12 - G2T4 Biodiversity conservation actions in other areas of importance considering mosaics and/or ecological corridors. Register Code Action Filters Tables G2T4.A1 09 Develop research projects and/or monitoring projects focussing on biodiversity conservation. 05, 06, 07, Score by project. 15 G2T4.A2 03 Implement actions for managing flora and/or fauna, entailing the conservation of native biodiversity. Score by action. 05, 06, 07, 08, 15 G2T4.A3 06 Implementation of corridors between fragments of the mosaic. 11, 12, 13 Table 13 - G2T5 Conservation actions in other areas. Register Code Action Filters Tables G2T5.A1 04 Delimitation of the area G2T5.A2 09 Develop research projects and/or monitoring projects focussing on biodiversity conservation. Score by project. 05, 06, 07, 14, 15 G2T5.A3 03 Implement actions for managing flora and/or fauna entailing the conservation of native 05, 06, biodiversity. Score by action. 07,14, 15 G2T5.A4 05 Conserve and restore areas beyond the legally-required limits G2T5.A5 10 Strengthen programs for the inspection and verification of statements from legal instruments. G2T5.A6 14 Implement fire control and combat plan. 14, 16 03

28 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 28 Register Code Action Filters Tables G2T5.A7 01 Conserve areas with 50% or more of vegetation coverage in a good state of conservation (primary 01 vegetation little altered, or secondary in an advanced stage of succession). G2T5.A8 07 Implement actions for the inspection of the area , 04 G2T5.A9 04 Contract or train human resources to work in the area. 14, 17 G2T5.A10 04 Implement actions for the infrastructure/administration and/or operationalization of the area , 04 G2T5.A11 12 Implement environmental education actions for the population in surrounding areas and/or users 14, 17 of the area. Score by project. G2T5.A12 16 Actions of mapping and elaboration of base cartography (GIS), and delineation of areas with 14 potential for increasing connectivity and updating of rural records. G2T5.A13 04 Demarcation and signposting infrastructure of the area G3 Taxa of interest to conservation Table 14 - G3T1 Taxa of flora and/or fauna of interest to conservation In situ actions Register Code Action Filters Tables G3T1.A1 10 Strengthen the inspection bodies for the control of illegal exploitation of taxa which are threatened, endemic or vulnerable. G3T1.A2 09 Implement programs for seeking and evaluating areas of occurrence of taxa of interest to 02, 04 conservation and places which are relevant to their life cycle. Score by project. G3T1.A3 09 Undertake research and/or monitoring referent to native biodiversity. Score by project. 05, 06, 07,15

29 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 29 Register Code Action Filters Tables G3T1.A4 03 Implement management programs for the conservation of taxa which are threatened, endemic or vulnerable in the protected areas. Score by project. 05, 06, 07, 14, 15 G3T1.A5 10 Support and/or carry out official projects/programs for conservation and management of flora and/or fauna. Score by project. G3T1.A6 09 Implement projects for the protection of habitats for specific taxa. Score by project. 03, 04, 15 Table 15 - G3T2 Taxa of flora and/or fauna of interest to conservation Ex situ actions Register Code Action Filters Tables G3T2.A1 10 Strengthen programs/bodies which inspect or combat the traffic in wild animals and biopiracy. G3T2.A2 13 Realize and/or contribute to updating of official lists of taxa of biodiversity. G3T2.A3 15 Implement or adopt ex situ conservation action programs. 05, 06, 07 G3T2.A4 13 Implant registration systems and information of threatened, endemic or vulnerable taxa. G3T2.A5 13 Implant biological collections, form reference collections, and repatriate information from foreign institutions. G3T2.A6 13 Maintain the technical and scientific holdings of collections of botanical or zoological material.

30 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português G4 Minimization of Impacts on Biodiversity Table 16 - G4T1 Planning and Management of impacts on continental and aquatic biodiversity Register Code Action Filters Tables G4T1.P1 14 Elaborate plan for management of impacts, identifying risk areas, defining restrictions by zoning, 14 and strategies for mitigation, remediation and monitoring of the impacts on biodiversity. G4T1.P2 14 Elaborate fire prevention or management plan for areas where biodiversity is at risk. 14 G4T1.P3 14 Elaborate plan for the prevention/control of invasion by exotic species. 14 Table 17 - G4T2 Actions for the prevention of negative impacts. Register Code Action Filters Tables G4T2.A1 14 Implement programs for prevention of biological invasion. 14, 16 G4T2.A2 14 Implement fire prevention/combat programs G4T2.A3 10 Strengthen inspection programs/bodies so as to curb illegal extraction, hunting or fishing, including by remote monitoring. G4T2.A4 12 Realize environmental training and education programs for proprietors and/or users of areas 14, 17 around protected areas and similar. Score by project. G4T2.A5 09 Identification of priority areas for the conservation of biodiversity, aiming for the definition of restricted use zones. Score by project. 05, 06, 07, 16

31 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 31 Table 18 - G4T3 Actions for the control and minimization of negative impacts on biodiversity. Register Code Action Filters Tables G4T3.A1 14 Actions for the eradication/control of exotic taxa in the protected area. 10, 14 G4T3.A2 14 Actions for the eradication/control of exotic taxa in non-protected natural areas. 10 G4T3.A3 11 Implement business projects/plans for the sustainability of biodiversity resources. 14 G4T3.A4 11 Development of agro-ecological projects, organic projects and similar. 14 G4T3.A5 09 Realize studies so as define business plans for the sustainability of biodiversity resources. Score by 16 study. G4T3.A6 09 Realize studies to collect traditional knowledge of the use of native taxa. Score by study. 16 G4T3.A7 14 Develop a system of tracking the origin of products derived from native taxa. 06 G4T3.A8 03 Implant plans for the planting and/or the management of native taxa, with a view to restoration 05, 06, 07, and conservation. 16 G4T3.A9 11 Implement strategic programs for the conservation and management of over-exploited taxa or 05, 06, 07, ecosystems of economic interest. 14, 16 G4T3.A10 09 Undertake research addressing the impact of productive/economic activities on native taxa. Score 05, 06, 07, by study. 16 G4T3.A11 14 Implement program for reduction of by-catch during fishing activities. 05, 06, 07, 14, 16

32 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 32 Table 19 - G4T4 Actions for recovery from negative impacts on biodiversity Register Code Action Filters Tables G4T4.A1 14 Implement projects for the recovery or restoration of degraded areas. 09, 13, 14, G4T4.A2 14 Implement projects for the recovery of contaminated soil or water, or similar. 14, Table 20 - G4T5 Actions for monitoring impacts on biodiversity Register Code Action Filters Tables G4T5.A1 09 Monitoring or researching biodiversity as an indicator of impacts. Score by project. 05, 06, 07, 16 G4T5.A2 11 Implement demonstration project of mariculture and aquaculture of taxa native to the biome, following conservationist criteria, as a strategy for minimizing the pressure on native fish stocks. 05, 06, 07, 14, 16 G4T5.A3 09 Carry out monitoring and research on the effects of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) on native biological diversity. Score by project G5 Indirect actions with global and strategic scope for the conservation of biodiversity Table 21 - G5T1 Planning of actions which contribute indirectly to the conservation of biodiversity Register Code Action Filters Tables G5T1.P1 02 Elaborate action plan for conservation of biodiversity, agreed or associated with mechanisms for 14 the conservation of areas (REDD, PEnS), PES, others).

33 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 33 Table 22 - G5T2 Implementation of indirect actions for biodiversity conservation Register Code Action Filters Tables G5T2.A1 02 Undertake/support projects for combatting climate change. 02, 14 G5T2.A2 09 Carry out studies for establishing the economic value of biodiversity, natural resources, and ecosystem services. G5T2.A3 02 Implant projects for Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and/or Payment for Environmental 02, 14 Service (PEnS). G5T2.A4 10 Implement and/or strengthen public policies encouraging mechanisms for the conservation of biodiversity. G5T2.A5 12 Undertake educational communication and social mobilization campaigns directed at sustainable consumption and/or the conservation of biodiversity. Score by project. G5T2.A6 10 Establish or maintain agreement or similar with Research Institutions and/or NGOs, aiming to conserve biodiversity. Score by agreement. Table 23 - G5T3 Actions for monitoring indirect contributions to biodiversity conservation. Register Code Action Filters Tables G5T3.A1 09 Monitoring of flora and/or fauna in projects linked to mechanisms for conservation (REDD, PEnS, 03, 05, 06, PES, among others). Score by project. 07, 15 G5T3.A2 13 Organize, and make available, a database referent to research and monitoring activities. G5T3.A3 13 Implant and make available an information system, data, and research related to biodiversity conservation areas.

34 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 34 8 QUALIFIERS OF ACTIONS FOR THE CONSERVATION AND/OR SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY 8.1 Tables The tables are used for scoring actions with significantly variable breadth, where it is necessary to establish the score based on distinct quantitative classes, whether expressed in percentages, absolute values or correlation of area by biome etc. These make up the quantitative differentiation of the valuation. The tables to be applied in the themes are shown below: Table 01 Points for area recovered, restored or enriched, for each Biome Biome Increment in points per hectare (ha) restored Increment in points per hectare (ha) recovered Increment in points per hectare (ha) enriched Amazonia 1/50 ha 1/80 ha 1/150 ha Pantanal 1/30 ha 1/50 ha 1/90 ha Caatinga 1/20 ha 1/30 ha 1/60 ha Cerrado 1/15 ha 1/20 ha 1/50 ha Pampas 1/10 ha 1/15 ha 1/30 ha Atlantic Forest 1/8 ha 1/10 ha 1/24 ha Table 02 Points for additional hectares (in relation to the minimum required by law) conserved or restored in private areas for each Biome Biome points per hectare (ha) conserved points per hectare (ha) restored Amazonia 1/ 30 ha 1/45 ha Pantanal 1/24 ha 1/28 ha Caatinga 1/15 ha 1/18 ha Cerrado 1/9 ha 1/12 ha Pampas 1/6 ha 1/8 ha Atlantic Forest 1/4 ha 1/6 ha

35 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 35 Table 03 Percentage of implementation of actions* Percentages of implementation Increment in points without management plan Increment in points with management plan Minimum 25% % and <50% % and <75% % *For definition of the percentages of implementation, where applicable, consult the Evidence of Action from the respective Code in the GECV. Table 04 Additional scoring by area for management plans and actions referent to operationalization, administration and inspection. Management plan* Actions Area (hectares) Increment in the Increment in the score score 0 to > 200 to 1 thousand > 1 thousand to 10 thousand > 10 thousand to 50 thousand > 50 thousand to 100 thousand > 100 thousand to 200 thousand > 200 thousand to 500 thousand > 500 thousand to 1 million > 1 to 4 million > 4 million * Management plans approved by the competent body receive a bonus of 500 points. 8.2 Filters In a way distinct from the tables, the filters are used to add value to the scores due to characteristics which are inherent to each object analyzed. Location, area size etc are used for differentiating biomes. These make up the qualitative differentiation of the valuation. The filters to be applied in the themes are shown below:

36 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 36 Filter 01 Recovery of native vegetation in a good state of conservation (primary vegetation little-altered or secondary vegetation in an advanced stage of succession) over 50% of the total area of the protected area. Percentage classes of recovery with native vegetation in a good state of conservation Increment in points >50% or 60% 40 >60% or 70% 80 >70% or 80% 120 >80% or 90% 160 >90% or 100% 200 Filter 02 Equation for valuing continuous areas 1 Formula: P total score a factor b factor p subtotal of points measured for the area S area (ha) of the locale where the actions are undertaken Factor Atlantic Forest Pampas Cerrado Caatinga Pantanal Amazonia a b Filter 03 Priority areas for conservation Areas Indicated as Important for Conservation Area created or located in priority areas for a species or group of species (e.g: areas focussing on birds - IBAs, EBAs (BirdLife 2010, 2008); areas focussing on plants- CPD (WWF1994); threatened or evolutionarily distinct species EDGE (ZSL, Isaac 2007); priority areas for amphibians (Dueliman 1998); etc. Area created or located in a region indicated through analyses of priority or compilations of areas of interest, taking into account various priorities according to international bases (e.g: IUCN- KBA's (2010); overlapping of priorities UNEP - WCMC (2008); RAMSAR sites (2010), etc.). Area created or located in a Priority Area for Biodiversity Conservation, according to local or regional systematic efforts (e.g: MMA, 2007 in Brazil) Increment in points Detailed in the Annex.

37 LIFE-IN-TG02--Português 37 Filter 04 Relationship between Biome and specific habitats Biome Habitats Increment in points Additional Amazonia 10 Campinarana 10 Open rain Forest 10 Dense alluvial rain forest 10 Seasonal semi-deciduous/deciduous forest and its Areas of Ecological Tension 10 Pioneer formations 10 Savannah and its Areas of Ecological Tension 20 Steppe savannah and its Areas of Ecological Tension 20 Vegetational refuges 20 Pantanal 20 Pioneer formations 10 Forested, open wooded or grass/shrubland savannah 10 Steppe savannah (chaco and wax palm landscapes) 20 Savannah (paratudal) 20 Caatinga 30 Areas of Ecological Tension with savannah and seasonal forest 10 Seasonal deciduous forest 10 Marine Influence Pioneer Formation and its Areas of Ecological Tension 20 Vegetational refuges 20 Cerrado 40 Savannah with semi-deciduous seasonal alluvial forest (gallery forest) 10 Deciduous seasonal forest 10 Savannah with fluvial-influenced pioneer formation (vereda) 20 Marine Influence Pioneer Formation and its Areas of Ecological Tension 20 Vegetational refuges 20 Pampas 50 Pioneer formations 10 Steppe savannah (Acacia caven) 20 Atlantic Forest 60 Dense alto-montane rain forest 10 Dense alluvial rain forest 10 Dense North-Eastern submontane/montane rain forest 10 Dense lowland rain forest 10 Open rain forest 10 Seasonal semi-deciduous forest 10

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