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Decree of 20 April 1999 creating the National Park of "Pau Brasil" 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 Research 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 "Pau Brasil" within the State of Bahia. It consists of 6 articles establishing the aforementioned protected area which main purposes are to protect and preserve its endemic wildlife, ecosystem and habitat carrying out relevant scientific research programmes. 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

Amended by

Decree of 11 June 2010 expanding “Pau Brazil” National Park borders.

Legislation | Brazil | 2010

Keyword: Zoning, Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX