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Decree of 13 February 2006 instituting the “Rio Novo” 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 Research Tourism 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 six articles, institutes the “Rio Novo” National Park, located within the Municipalities of Itaituba and Novo Progresso, 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