Decree of 16 November 2000 creating the extraction area of "Marinha do Delta do Parnaíba" within the States of Piauí and Maranhão. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Piauí Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Zoning Forest management/forest conservation Concession Traditional rights/customary rights Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Decree creates the extraction area of "Marinha do Delta do Parnaíba" within the States of Piauí and Maranhão in order to guarantee the sustainable exploitation and the conservation of natural renewable resources that have traditionally been exploited by local communities. The Decree hands over the area in concession to the native people free of any charge. It consists of 5 articles establishing the geographical limits and requirements to be met in order to perform the aforesaid activity und Full text Portuguese Website www2.ibama.gov.br