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