Decision Conama No. 3 creating environmental associations. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1987 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Protected area Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decision enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Decision Conama creates environmental associations in order to manage the natural habitats of protected areas. It consists of 4 articles specifying the requirements for creating such associations (composed by a minimum of 3 agents pertaining to the competent environmental organizations), in order to carry out controls on the aforementioned areas. In case of infraction, these associations must prepare a detailed report. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Resolution Conama No. 5 creating ten environmental associations. Legislation | Brazil | 1995 Keyword: Non-governmental entity, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Hydropower generation Source: FAO, FAOLEX