Decree of 13 February 2006 instituting the “Crepori” National Forest, in the State of Pará. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry Keyword Institution Protected area Environmental planning Protection forest Biodiversity Policy/planning Forest management/forest conservation 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 seven articles, institutes the National Forest of Crepori, located within the Municipality of Jacareacanga, in Pará State. The aim is to grant sustainable and multiple uses of forest resources, the protection of water resources and biodiversity, as well as support to the development of methods for sustainable use of natural resources. The Decree delegates the forest’s administration competence to the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, IBAMA. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br