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Decree of 22 August 2002 instituting “Montanhas do Tumucumaque” National Park in the State of Amapá.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Amapá
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
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 its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, composed of 7 articles, institutes the “Montanhas do Tumucumaque” National Park located within the States of Amapá and Pará. The aim of the Decree is to preserve the existing ecosystems, enabling the scientific research and the development of environmental activities. The Decree stipulates that the land included in the National Park shall be administered by the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br