Decree of 4 February 2002 on “Jericoacoara” National Park, in Ceará State. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Ceará Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area National parks Policy/planning 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 National Park of “Jericoacoara “in the State of Ceará, and redefines the borders of the related Environmental Protection Area. The aim is to protect and preserve the Natural Park’ coastal ecosystem and habitat, granting the preservation of its natural resources and offering controlled opportunities for public use and scientific research. 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. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Repealed by Law No. 11.486 modifying the area of Jericoacoara National Park located in Ceará State. Legislation | Brazil | 2007 Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Policy/planning, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX