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Decree No. 2.486 creating the National Forest of "Carajás", within the State of Pará.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Pará
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures
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 "Carajás", within the State of Pará. It consists of 9 articles establishing the aforesaid forest area which purposes are: the management and sustainable exploitation of its natural renewable resources,in particular mining resources. 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