Decree No. 8/2005 creating the Marine Community Protected Area within the islands of Formosa, Nago and Chediã (Urok) AMPC. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, Supplement, Parte I, No. 28. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Protected area Marine protected areas Authorization/permit Zoning Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 6 Chapters and 2 Annexes, creates the Marine Community Protected Area within the islands of Formosa, Nago and Chediã (Urok) AMPC. The protected areas aim at protecting and preserving in a sustainable way the natural and cultural heritage of the above mentioned islands, traditionally called "Urok islands". The final objective of this Decree is to develop local population, through the empowerment of local communities by their participation in all activities related to sustainable preservation of islands' natural resources. Annexes lay down the geographical coordinates of island protected areas. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 3/97 approving the Legal Regime for Protected Areas. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1997 Keyword: Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Ecosystem preservation, Standards, Classification/declassification, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree No. 9/2005 approving the Marine Protected Area Management Plan of Urok islands. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 2005 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX