Decree No. 8/98 regulating the Natural Park of 'Douro Internacional'. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Institution Biodiversity Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decree regulates the Natural Park of 'Douro Internacional'. It consists of 18 articles and 3 Annexes concerning the purposes of the aforementioned protected area, such as: conservation and management of the natural wildlife heritage by the preservation of biodiversity and sustainable exploitation of species, habitats and ecosystem; improvement of quality of life according to wildlife conservation; planning and regulation of recreational activities within the region. This Natural Park is gov Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 19/93 defining protected areas. Legislation | Portugal | 1993 Keyword: Protected area, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX