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Decree of 17 June 2010 creating “Costa das Algas” Environmental Protection Area.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Zoning Protected area Institution
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 day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree is composed of seven articles. It creates the Environmental Protection Area of “Costa das Algas”, defines its geographical borders and regulates its management which is commissioned to Chico Mendes Institute.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 9.985 establishing the National System of Protected Areas Management - SNUC.

Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2008)

Keyword: EIA, Basic legislation, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Research, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Biodiversity, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 4.340 implementing Act No. 9.985 regulating the National System for Protected Areas.

Legislation | Brazil | 2002

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX