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Decree No. 95.614 creating the protected area of "Gurupi" within the State of Maranhão.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Maranhão
Document type
Regulation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Ecosystem preservation Wetlands Protection of habitats Institution
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 the date of publication.
Abstract

This Decree creates the protected area of "Gurupi" within the State of Maranhão. It consists of 5 articles establishing the geographical limits of the aforesaid forestry area wich purposes in particular are the preservation of regional tropical humid forests called "Pre-Amazonian Maranhense", including the protection of its flora, fauna, geology and other relevant aspects. Control and management of this area shall be under the competence of the Institution for Forestry Development IBDF.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br