Decree No. 30/98 regulating the classification of the Natural Reserve of 'Berlengas'. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 295/98 (I-B), 23 December 1998, pp. 7165-7169. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Marine area Institution Biodiversity Protection of habitats Zoning Marine protected areas Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decree regulates the classification of the Natural Reserve of 'Berlengas'. It consists of 20 articles and 1 Annex defining the aforesaid marine protected area composed by three groups of islands within the same archipelago: 'Berlenga Grande' and adjacent reefs: 'Estelas' and 'Farilhões-Forcadas'. Competent authority entitled to manage and carry out research and control within this area are specified in the text. This protected area aims to flora and fauna biodiversity protection, including endemic species. The limits of this Marine Sanctuary are listed in the Annex. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 47/2001 establishing the management plan of the Natural Reserve of 'Berlengas'. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Protected area, Marine area, Institution, Coastal zone management, Birds, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX