As defined by the National System of Conservation Units (SNUC) in Brazil an ecological station is an area set up for environmental protection, with the objective of preserving nature and conducting scientific research. It establishes the right of eminent domain, with the private areas included in its boundaries requiring expropriation. In these areas, public visitation is prohibited, except for educational purposes, in accordance with the provisions of the Management Plan of the unit or specific regulation, and scientific research depends on previous authorization from the body responsible for the administration of the unit and is subject to the conditions and restrictions established by this body.
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