Act No. 6.576 prohibiting Açaí Palm cutting. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1978 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Authorization/permit Protection of species Wild flora Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act prohibits Açaí Palm cutting in national territory. It consists of 5 articles establishing provisions on plant cutting prohibition under the control of Brazilian Institute of Forestry Development - IBDF (except when authorized by this forestry authority). Full text Portuguese Website www.terravista.pt