Regional Legislative Decree No. 1/2004/A classifying the protected natural heritage of 'Vinha da Ilha do Pico'. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, Série I–A, No. 17, 21 January 2004, pp. 380-383. 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 Legislative Decree, composed of 14 articles and 2 Annexes, classifies the protected natural heritage of 'Vinha da Ilha do Pico'. It endorses the recommendations received by the UNESCO International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) on the revision of the areas to be included in the aforementioned protected natural heritage. The Decree repeals the previous Regional Decree No. 12/96/A creating the protected natural heritage of 'Vinha da Ilha do Pico'. The Annex I classifies the protected areas belonging to the Communes of São Roque do Pico, Madalena, Lajes do Pico; Annex II provides a geographical map of the island highlighting the protected areas. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Regional Decree No. 12/96/A creating the protected natural heritage of 'Vinha da Ilha do Pico'. Legislation | Portugal | 1996 Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX