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Decree No. 50.923 creating the National Park of "Tijuca" within the State of Rio de Janeiro.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Rio de Janeiro
Document type
Regulation
Date
1961
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Zoning 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 "Tijuca" within the State of Rio de Janeiro (originally called National Park of "Rio de Janeiro"). It consists of 7 articles establishing the aforementioned protected area in order to protect and preserve its endemic ecosystem and habitat (in particular Atlantic Rain forest and endangered animal species). Geographical limits are specified in the text. Control and management shall be under the competence of the Brazilian Institution for Forestry Development - IBDF.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www2.ibama.gov.br