Decree of 13 February 2006 instituting the “Jamanxim” National Park, in the State of Pará. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Protected area Environmental planning Protection forest Ecosystem preservation Policy/planning 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 five articles, institutes the “Jamanxim” National Park, located within the Municipalities of Itaituba and Trairão, in Pará State. The aim is to grant ecosystem preservation and, at the same time, scientific research and eco-tourism development. 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