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Order No. 887-P providing for the protection of natural underground caves.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Research Hunting/capture Management/conservation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Abstract

This Order provides for the protection of natural underground caves with speleological and scientific purposes. It consists of 11 articles establishing authorized uses of the aforementioned areas, regulating wildlife product collection and hunting activity under the competence of Ibama. It also prescribes controls to be carried out by competent authority and sanctions to be paid by offenders.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 99.556 providing for the protection of natural underground caves.

Legislation | Brazil | 1990

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX