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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