Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Decree of 1996 creating the Natural Reserve of Tarrafes de Cacheu.

Country/Territory
Guinea-Bissau
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Ecosystem preservation Forest management/forest conservation Authorization/permit Inland waters Migratory species Endangered species Coastal zone management Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decree shall enter into force on the day after publication.
Abstract

This Decree creates the National Park of Tarrafes de Cacheu. It consists of 23 articles, establishing objectives to be met in order to preserve the ecosystem, to safeguard endangered animals and migratory species and to manage the resources within the coastal zone of the Rio Cacheu. It defines 3 areas: (1) preservation areas; (2) middle areas; (3) durable development areas. It establishes the limits of these protected areas, laying down the geographical borders and authorized activities to be performed in compliance with the Regulation in force.

Full text
Portuguese