Decree No. 97.546 creating the National Forest of "Amazones" within the State of Amazonas. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Amazonas Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Forestry protection measures Zoning Forest management/forest conservation Wild flora Ecosystem preservation 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 National Forest of "Amazones" within the State of Amazonas. It consists of 4 articles specifying the geographical limits and coordinates of the aforementioned protected area aimed to the protection and preservation of regional flora and fauna, establishing native people lands, forest planning, research and every activity which shall be regulated by the Brazilian Institution of Environment and Natural Renewable Resources IBAMA. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br