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Decree of 2 June 2004 instituting “Cururupu” Extractive Reserve in Maranhão State.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Maranhão
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Protected area Zoning Community management
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 4 articles, institutes “Cururupu” Extractive Reserve in the Municipalities of Cururupu and Serrano do Maranhão, in Maranhão State. The aim is to protect local traditional populations’ resources and culture thus granting a sustainable use of natural resources. The Decree defines the borders of the Extractive Reserve. Moreover, the Decree compels the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) to manage the aforesaid protected area.

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