Decree of 13 December 2002 instituting the “Chocoaré-Mato Grosso” Extractive Reserve. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pará Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Environmental planning Management/conservation Protected area National parks Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of 4 articles, institutes the “Chocoaré-Mato Grosso” Extractive Reserve located within the municipality of Santarém Novo, in the State of Pará. The aim of the Decree is to preserve the existing ecosystems, enabling the sustainable use and conservation of renewable natural resources, protecting local culture. The Decree stipulates that the land included in the Reserve pertains to the Union and, as such, shall be administered by the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Nat Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br