Regional Decree No. 12/96/A creating the protected natural heritage of 'Vinha da Ilha do Pico'. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 147/96 (I-A), 27 June 1996, pp. 1648-1650. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Zoning Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Decree creates the protected area of 'Vinha da Ilha do Pico' in order to protect its habitat and natural heritage. It consists of 10 articles and 2 annexes regulating authorized activities to be performed within this area and specifying the geographical coordinates of the aforementioned protected area. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Regional Decree No. 12/96/A regulating land use and transformation within the protected natural heritage of 'Vinha da Ilha do Pico'. Legislation | Portugal | 2002 Keyword: Protected area, Land-use planning, Classification/declassification, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regional Legislative Decree No. 1/2004/A classifying the protected natural heritage of 'Vinha da Ilha do Pico'. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX