Decree No. 97.630 creating the National Forest of "Amapá" within the State of Amapá. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Amapá Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Forestry protection measures Zoning Forest management/forest conservation 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 "Amapá" within the State of Amapá. It consists of 5 articles establishing the aforesaid forest area which purposes are the sustainable exploitation of its natural renewable resources. Control and management of this area shall be under the competence of the Institution for Environment and Natural Renewable Resources 'IBAMA'. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br