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Decree No. 7.515 approving the Structure of the Institution for Biodiversity Conservation "Chico Mendes"

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Endangered species Biodiversity Protected area Protection of habitats Institution Research 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 28 June 2011.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Structure of the Institution for Biodiversity Conservation "Chico Mendes". This Structure, consisting of 7 Chapters and 3 Annexes, establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution, entitled to implement activities of the National Policy for the conservation of biodiversity, in particular for proposals, management, protection, and control at Federal and National levels. It also applies for the sustainable use of renewable natural resources and support to indigenous populations; promote and implement research programmes. Annexes specifies composition of this institution.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree No. 3.607 on the implementation of the Convention on the flora and fauna international trade.

Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2011)

Keyword: Endangered species, International trade, Classification/declassification, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 7.353 amending the composition and duties of the institutions for the Biodiversity Conservation IBAMA and

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Endangered species, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Institution, Research, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Norm No. 34 regulating baselines and procedures for assessing the state of conservation of Brazilian Wildlife Fauna.

Legislation | Brazil | 2013

Keyword: Endangered species, Biodiversity, Institution, Research, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Order No. 242 amending the Consulting Council of the National Park of "Descobrimento", within the State Bahia.

Legislation | Brazil | 2013

Keyword: Endangered species, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Institution, Research, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 241 renewing the Consulting Council of the Ecological Reserve of Pirapitinga within the State of Minas Gerais.

Legislation | Brazil | 2013

Keyword: Endangered species, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Institution, Research, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX