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Decree of 4 June 2004 instituting the “Serra do Itajaí” National Park, in the State of Santa Catarina.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Protected area National parks
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 9 articles, institutes the “Serra do Itajaí” National Park located within the municipalities of Ascurra, Apiúna, Blumenau, Botuverá, Gaspar, Guabiruba, Indaial, Presidente Nereu and Vidal Ramos, in the State of Santa Catarina. The aim of the Decree is to protect the biome of Atlantic Forest, 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 pertains to the Union and, as such, shall be administered by the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA). Finally, the Decree rules on the composition of Natural Park’s Consultative Council.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amended by

Decree of 20 February 2006 amending the Decree instituting the National Park “Serra do Itajaí”.

Legislation | Brazil | 2006

Keyword: Institution, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX