Decree No. 6-A/2000 instituting the National Marine Park João Vieira e Poilão. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, No. 34, 23 Agosto 2000, pp. 1-7. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Protected area Marine area Management/conservation Policy/planning Classification/declassification Marine protected areas Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree is composed of four Chapters divided in 22 articles and several maps. It institutes the National Marine Park JoãoVieira e Poilão. The Decree regulates the Park’s management and land use. Finally, it defines its administration bodies. The attached maps provide images of the protected area and of the land use classification. Full text Portuguese