Decree No. 11/2000 instituting the National Park of the Orango Islands group. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution National parks Policy/planning Protected area Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of 23 articles and 2 Annexes, institutes the National Park of the Orango Islands, with the aim of protecting the natural resources and the ecosystem as well as promoting the sustainable development of local communities. The decree defines the borders of the protected area and rules on the zoning system established for the Park. Moreover, it regulates the admitted activities and the required licensing procedures. Finally, the Decree rules on the Park’s administration procedu Full text Portuguese