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