Decree No. 10/2000 creating the National Reserve of 'Lagoas de Santo André and da Sancha'. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 193/2000 (I-B), 22 August 2000, pp. 4240-4245. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Wild flora Coastal zone management Ecosystem preservation Zoning Offences/penalties National parks Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree creates the National Reserve of 'Lagoas de Santo André and da Sancha'. It consists of 22 articles and 1 annex establishing the aforementioned protected area, the aim of which is providing for the protection of humid coastal areas and dunes (including wild flora and fauna). The annex establishes the geographical limits including a map of this protected area. Sanctions for illegal activity are prescribed in the text. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Order No. 281/2001 prohibiting hunting activity within the National Reserve of 'Lagoas de Santo André and da Sancha'. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Protected area, Hunting/capture, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 4/2004 amending Decree No. 10/2000 on the National Reserve 'Lagoas de Santo André and da Sancha'. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Wild flora, Coastal zone management, Ecosystem preservation, Zoning, National parks Source: FAO, FAOLEX