Decree-Law No. 08/2023 creating Special Reserves on the Island of São Tomé. Country/Territory Sao Tome and Principe Document type Legislation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 45. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Management/conservation Plant protection Protection forest Wild fauna Wild flora Protection of species Zoning Coastal zone management Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law classifies as special reserves the areas of high conservation value on the island of São Tomé, as indicated in Annex I. It also defines the objectives and geographical limits of the special reserves now created, all the authorized or prohibited activities to be performed in these reserves, as well as the respective management structure and strategic instruments. It applies to the special reserves listed in Annex I and only within the geographical limits of each of these. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org