Decree of 5 June 2012 creating and extending the limits of the National Park of "Descobrimento" within the State of Bahia. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Bahia Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Mining Minerals Authorization/permit Protected area Zoning Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats 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 day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 9 articles, creates and extends the limits of the National Park of "Descobrimento" within the Municipality of Prado, in the State of Bahia. It establishes new geographical coordinates of the above mentioned protected area (of a total of 22.693 ha.) in order to protect and preserve local wildlife, ecosystem and habitat. New geographical limits are specified in the text. Control and management shall be under the competence of the Biodiversity Conservation Institution Chico Mendes. Mining activity within certain areas of the park are authorized by the National Department of Mining Production (DNPM) and licensed by the competent environmental authority. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 9.985 establishing the National System of Protected Areas Management - SNUC. Legislation | Brazil | 2000 (2008) Keyword: EIA, Basic legislation, Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Research, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Biodiversity, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 4.340 implementing Act No. 9.985 regulating the National System for Protected Areas. Legislation | Brazil | 2002 Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree of 20 April 1999 creating the National Park of "Descobrimento" within the State of Bahia. Legislation | Brazil | 1999 Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, National parks, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX