Decree No. 241 creating the National Park of "Brasília" within the Federal District of Brasília. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Distrito Federal Document type Regulation Date 1961 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Zoning Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats National parks Institution Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Decree creates the National Park of "Brasília" within the Federal District of Brasília. It consists of 8 articles establishing the above-mentioned protected area in order to protect and preserve its endemic ecosystem and habitat. Geographical limits are specified in the text. Control and management shall be under the competence of the Forestry Service, Ministry of Agriculture. Full text Portuguese Website www2.ibama.gov.br References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 11.285 modifying the borders of Brasilia National Park. Legislation | Brazil | 2006 Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, National parks, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX