Regional Legislative Decree No. 44/2008/A instituting the Natural Park “Ilha do Corvo”. Country/Territory Portugal Territorial subdivision Azores Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, 1.ª série,No. 215, 5 November 2008, pp. 7726-7734. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area National parks Zoning Classification/declassification Management/conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication. Abstract This Regional Legislative Decree is composed of five Chapters divided in 21 articles and three annexes. It creates the Natural Park “Ilha do Corvo”, integrating several protected areas in Corvo Island. The Decree defines its borders and provides a new classification for all the protected areas therein comprised. Finally, it regulates the Park’s management and administration structure. The Annexes provide maps of the area and of the different types of protection areas. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Regional Legislative Decree No. 56/2006/A on the classification of Corvo Natural Regional Park. Legislation | Portugal | 2006 Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Classification/declassification, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX