Decree No. 531 creating the National Park of "Serra Geral" within the States of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio de Janeiro Document type Regulation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Zoning Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats National parks Institution Protection of species 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 "Serra Geral" within the States of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. It consists of 4 articles establishing the above-mentioned protected area in order to protect and preserve its endemic wildlife, ecosystem and habitat (forest protection in particular of Araucaria species: Brazilian araucaria, Parana pine, lentisk, etc.). Geographical limits are specified in the text. Control and management shall be under the competence of the Brazilian Institution for Environment and Natural Renewable Resources - IBAMA. Full text Portuguese Website www2.ibama.gov.br