State park (Brazil)

Public access is allowed subject to regulations defined by the responsible agency.

[1] The park's basic objective is preservation of natural ecosystems of great ecological relevance and scenic beauty.

This enables the conduct of scientific research and the development of educational activities and environmental interpretation, recreation in contact with nature and eco tourism.

The park is publicly owned, and private areas included in its limits will be expropriated when it is established.

[2] For example, in São Paulo they are administered by the Instituto Florestal (Forest Institute) and in Rio de Janeiro by the Instituto Estadual do Ambiente (State Environment Institute).