Decree of 13 December 2002 instituting the “São João da Ponta” Extractive Reserve. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Pará 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 4 articles, institutes the “São João da Ponta” Extractive Reserve located within the municipality of São João da Ponta, 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 National Park 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