Decree No. 50.923 creating the National Park of "Tijuca" within the State of Rio de Janeiro. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Rio de Janeiro Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1961 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Zona protegida Zonificación Conservación del ecosistema Protección del hábitat Parques nacionales Institución Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of publication. Resumen This Decree creates the National Park of "Tijuca" within the State of Rio de Janeiro (originally called National Park of "Rio de Janeiro"). It consists of 7 articles establishing the aforementioned protected area in order to protect and preserve its endemic ecosystem and habitat (in particular Atlantic Rain forest and endangered animal species). Geographical limits are specified in the text. Control and management shall be under the competence of the Brazilian Institution for Forestry Development - IBDF. Texto completo Portugués Página web www2.ibama.gov.br