Decree of 17 September 2002 ruling on expropriation in the National Park of "Serra do Divisor". Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Acre Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Zoning Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats National parks 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 date of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of 3 articles, declares of public interest, for expropriation purposes, the properties included within “Serra do Divisor” National Park, in Acre State. The Decree establishes the competence of the Ministry for Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) to promote and supervise the expropriation activities ads well as the implementation of the National Park. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 97.839 creating the National Park of "Serra do Divisor" within the State of Acre. Legislation | Brazil | 1989 Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, National parks, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX