Decree No. 97.717 creating the protected area of "Alcobaça", within the State of Rio de Janeiro. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio de Janeiro Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Erosion Water conservation zone 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 "Alcobaça", within the Municipality of Petrópolis, State of Rio de Janeiro. It consists of 4 articles establishing the aforesaid protected area aimed to the preservation of water springs, the reduction of soil erosion and the protection of flora e fauna of the above-mentioned territory. Geographical limits and coordinates are specified in the text. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br