Decree of 13 December 2002 instituting the “Catimbau” National Park, in Pernambuco State. País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Pernambuco Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Zona protegida Parques nacionales Política/planificación 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 its publication. Resumen This Decree, composed of 5 articles, institutes the “Catimbau” National Park located within the municipalities of Ibirimirim, Tupanatinga e Buíque, in the State of Pernambuco. The aim of the Decree is to preserve the existing ecosystems, enabling the scientific research and the development of environmental activities. The Decree stipulates that the land included in the National Park pertains to the Union and, as such, shall be administered by the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA). Texto completo Portugués Página web www.senado.gov.br