Decree of 13 December 2002 instituting the “Contagem” Biological Reserve, in the Federal District. País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Zona protegida Parques nacionales Política/planificación Conservación del ecosistema 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 8 articles, institutes the “Contagem” National Park located in the Federal District. 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). Finally the Decree regulates the admitted water catchment activities in the aforesaid protected area. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.senado.gov.br