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Decree of 29 April 1998 creating the National Park of "Viruá" within the State of Roraima.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Roraima
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
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 "Viruá" within the State of Roraima. It consists of 6 articles establishing the aforementioned protected area which main purposes are 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