Decree No. 5/2013 regulating the Natural Park of the Northern area of Boa Vista island. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Regulation Date 2013 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, I Serie, No. 18. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Protected area Zoning Tourism Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 2 articles and 1 Annex, regulates the Natural Park of the Northern area of Boa Vista island with an extension of 22.047ha (divided in: maritime area 13.137ha and terrestrial area 8.910ha). It approves the delimitation of the above mentioned protected area, belonging to the National Network of Protected Areas, according to Decree-Law No. 3/2003, establishing the legal regime of natural heritage, monuments and places, which by their biodiversity relevance, natural resources, ecological functions, socio-economic, cultural touristic or strategic interests, deserve a special protection. The Annex shows the map of the area and specifies geographical coordinates of this Natural Park. Amendments deal with its delimitation, under the Legal Regime of Protected Areas. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 3/2003 establishing the legal regime for the management of protected areas. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2003 Keyword: Protected area, Biodiversity, National parks, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Tourism, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX