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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