Decree No. 11.977 creating the State Committee for the Reserve of the Biosphere of the Atlantic Forest of Mato Grosso do Sul (CERBMA). Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Mato Grosso do Sul Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Protected area Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publiaction. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 9 articles, creates the State Committee for the Reserve of the Biosphere of the Atlantic Forest of Mato Grosso do Sul (CERBMA). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned State Committee, entitled to perform the following activities: coordinate the settlement of the State Reserve of the Biosphere of the Atlantic Forest; promote the inclusion of municípalities, local communities, NGOs, research centres and other private initiatives wi Full text Portuguese Website www.soleis.adv.br