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Decree of 20 April 1999 creating the National Park of "Descobrimento" within the State of Bahia.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Bahia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
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 publication.
Abstract

This Decree creates the National Park of "Descobrimento" within the Municipality of 'Prado', State of Bahia. It consists of 6 articles establishing the aforementioned protected area in order to protect and preserve its endemic wildlife, ecosystem and habitat. Geographical limits are specified in the text. Control and management shall be under the competence of the Brazilian Institution for Environment and Natural Renewable Resources - IBAMA.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www2.ibama.gov.br

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decree of 5 June 2012 creating and extending the limits of the National Park of "Descobrimento" within the State of Bahia.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX