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