Decree of 28 May 2001 creating the protected area of "Murici" within the State of Alagoas. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Alagoas Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Wild flora Research Zoning Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree shall enter into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Decree creates the protected area of "Murici" within the State of Alagoas. It consists of 5 articles establishing the aforesaid protected area in order to preserve the Atlantic forest and carry out research programme on local ecosystems. Geographical limits of this protected area are specified in the text. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br