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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