Anthropogenic pressure on the environment and a massive increase in the use of resources during urbanization are two of the most representative and active forces in the 21st century. Although there are many social and environmental problems in the cities, we must know that the process of urban growth is a constant and that its greatest leap has not yet occurred. Therefore, more pressure on the environment must be expected. The need for establishing protected areas rises as one of the most controversial measures in the conservation context. Protection through land acquisition laws and processes does not ensure the preservation of the habitat, however they represent a starting point for the conservation of the environment. Despite the vision of untouched environment held by some sectors of society, these areas are not protected spaces unrelated to the human being. Their goods and services can satisfy diverse needs of the society, including those related to the productive processes. In view of the presented scenario, this study aims to develop indicators that can evaluate the degree of sustainability of protected areas located in urban concentrations. Forests management plans, academic studies published in article and books since 2000 proposing and applying such kind of instruments in Brazil were selected and analyzed. By comparing their methodology, it will be possible to identify strengths and weaknesses and, consequently, propose indicators for protected areas in urban concentrations.

01 - Sustainability Indicators for Conservations Units located in Urban Concentrations