Decree No. 47.570 creating the National Park of "Araguaia" within the State of Goias. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Goiás Document type Regulation Date 1959 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Zoning Marine protected areas Ecosystem preservation 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 "Araguaia" including the island of "Bananal" within the State of Goiás. It consists of 8 articles establishing the above-mentioned protected area in order to protect and preserve the endemic ecosystem and habitat of the island. Geographical limits are those of the island protected area. Control and management shall be under the competence of the Forestry Service, Ministry of Agriculture. Full text Portuguese Website www2.ibama.gov.br References - Legislation Amended by Decree No. 68.873 amending the geographical limits of the National Park of "Araguaia" within the State of Goias. Legislation | Brazil | 1971 Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Marine protected areas, National parks Source: FAO, FAOLEX