Decree No. 8/98 regulating the Natural Park of 'Douro Internacional'. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 108/98 (I-B), 11 May 1998, pp. 2164-2169. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Institution Biodiversity Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, 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 governed by the Institution of the Wildlife Conservation - ICN (composition, duties and competencies specified in the text). 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