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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