Decree of 4 June 2004 instituting the “Serra do Itajaí” National Park, in the State of Santa Catarina. País/Territorio Brasil Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Institución Zona protegida Parques nacionales 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 9 articles, institutes the “Serra do Itajaí” National Park located within the municipalities of Ascurra, Apiúna, Blumenau, Botuverá, Gaspar, Guabiruba, Indaial, Presidente Nereu and Vidal Ramos, in the State of Santa Catarina. The aim of the Decree is to protect the biome of Atlantic Forest, 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 rules on the composition of Natural Park’s Consultative Council. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.senado.gov.br Referencias - Legislación Enmendado porr Decree of 20 February 2006 amending the Decree instituting the National Park “Serra do Itajaí”. Legislación | Brasil | 2006 Palabra clave: Institución, Zona protegida, Parques nacionales Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX