Decree of 18 February 2005 instituting the National Forest of Anauá, in Roraima State. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Roraima 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 Anauá, in Roraima State. The aim is to promote a sustainable management of forestry resources, the maintenance of local species and of vegetation native characteristics, as well as biodiversity preservation and restoration of degraded areas. The management of the forest shall be carried out by IBAMA, the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Natural resources. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br