Legal Framework on Protected Areas. País/Territorio Guinea-Bissau Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1996 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Zona protegida Legislación básica Clasificación/declasificación Institución Área geográphica Africa, Países menos desarrollados, Atlántico Norte, Sahel, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Africa Occidental Entry into force notes This Act shall enter into force 90 days after publication. Resumen This Legal Framework establishes the basic legislation on protected areas. It consists of 52 articles, specifying the requirements to be satisfied in order to preserve flora and wildlife ecosystems and to manage forestry resources. It concerns protected areas classification and creates the Protected Areas' Council under the Ministry of Tourism and Environment (specifying its competencies and composition). It lays down the conditions to be satisfied in order to obtain an authorization for forest exploitation (including fees to be paid). Sanctions and penalties are prescribed for unauthorized activities. Texto completo Portugués