Decree of 11 June 2010 creating ”Serra Das Lontras” National Park . Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Zoning Protected area Institution National parks 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 day of its publication. Abstract This Decree is composed of seven articles. It creates “Serra Das Lontras” National Park with the aim to preserve the environment and to protect its wildlife. The Decree defines the Park’s geographical borders and commissions its management to the Institute Chico Mendes. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 9.985 establishing the National System of Protected Areas Management - SNUC. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2008) Keyword: EIA, Basic legislation, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Research, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Biodiversity, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 4.340 implementing Act No. 9.985 regulating the National System for Protected Areas. Legislation | Brazil | 2002 Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX