Decree of 13 December 2002 instituting the “Pacotuba” Forestry Reserve. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Espírito Santo Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures 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 6 articles, institutes the “Pacotuba” Forestry Reserve located within the municipality of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, in the State of Espírito Santo. 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 Forestry Reserve pertains to the Union and, as such, shall be administered by the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA). Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br