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Decree of 13 December 2002 instituting the “Contagem” Biological Reserve, in the Federal District.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area National parks Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation
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 8 articles, institutes the “Contagem” National Park located in the Federal District. The aim of the Decree is to preserve the existing ecosystems, enabling 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 administered by the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA). Finally the Decree regulates the admitted water catchment activities in the aforesaid protected area.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br