Decree No. 2.482 creating the National Forest of "Itaituba II", within the State of Pará. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pará Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Protected area Biodiversity 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 Forest of "Itaituba II", within the State of Pará. It consists of 5 articles establishing the aforesaid forest area which purposes are: the sustainable exploitation of its natural renewable resources, the management and protection of water resources and wildlife biodiversity, the conservation of ecosystem, etc. Control and management of this forestry area shall be under the competence of the Institution for Environment and Natural Renewable Resources 'IBAMA'. Geographical limits and coordinates are specified in the text. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br