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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