Decree No. 242 creating the National Park of "Monte Pascoal" within the State of Bahia. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Bahia Document type Regulation Date 1961 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Zoning Ecosystem preservation Coastal zone management 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 "Monte Pascoal" within the State of Bahia. 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