Decree No. 40/2011 extending the geographical limits of the Special Reserve of Maputo. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Série, 2nd Supplement, No. 35. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Zoning Agricultural development Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Decree, consisting of 4 articles and 2 Annexes, amends the geographical limits of the Special Reserve of Maputo. Amendments deal with the extension of the above mentioned Special Reserve of Maputo, specifying new geographical coordinates and establishing a Buffer Zone to the North-West of this Special Reserve, in order to preserve the local ecosystem and natural habitats, authorising socio-economic activities to improve the quality of life of local communities. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Law No. 10/99 on Forest and Wildlife Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 1999 Keyword: Framework law, Afforestation/reforestation, Concession, Protected area, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Community management, EIA, Forest management/forest conservation, Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX