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Decree-Law No. 221/2002 amending the Decree-Law No. 19/93 defining protected areas.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, Série I-A, No. 244, 22 October 2002, pp. 6848 and 6849.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Policy/planning Management/conservation Institution Community management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on 1 January 2003.
Abstract

This Decree-Law modifies the Decree-Law No. 19/93 in order to allow a greater municipal participation in the management of protected areas according to the process of administrative decentralization. To this aim, the Decree-Law strengthens the competences of the Consultive Council, the body where local authorities are represented.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.diramb.gov.pt

References - Legislation

Implements

Framework Act on the Environment (Act No. 11/87).

Legislation | Portugal | 1987

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, EIA, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree-Law No. 19/93 defining protected areas.

Legislation | Portugal | 1993

Keyword: Protected area, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX