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Decree of 13 December 2002 changing the geographical limits of “Ubajara” National Park.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Ceará
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Zoning Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats National parks 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 its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, composed of 3 articles, provides new borders for the the Ubajara” National Park located within the municipality of Ubajara, in the State of Ceará. The aim of the Decree is to preserve the existing ecosystems, enabling the sustainable use and conservation of renewable natural resources, the scientific research and the development of environmental activities. The Decree stipulates that the land included in the National Park pertains to the Union and, as such, shall be expropriated and administered by the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 45.954 creating the National Park of "Ubajara" within the State of Ceará.

Legislation | Brazil | 1959

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, National parks, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX