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Decree of 17 February 2005 instituting the National Forest of Balata-Tufari, in Amazonas State.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Amazonas
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures National parks Protected area Institution Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Plant protection Plant variety Protection forest Protection of habitats
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 5 articles, institutes the National Forest of Balata-Tufari, in Amazonas State. The aim is to promote the sustainable management of the forest resources, the maintenance and protection of water resources and biodiversity, the restoration of degraded areas, and environmental awareness activities. The management of the forest shall be carried out by IBAMA, the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Natural resources. The Decree provides the coordinates of the protected area comprising 802.023 Hectares.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br