Regional Legislative Decree No. 24/2004/M ruling on the conservation and protection of Madeira´s geological heritage. País/Territorio Islas Madeira (Portugal) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Diário da República, Série I-A, No. 196, 20 August 2004, pp. 5541 and 5542. Materia Recursos minerales, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Minerales Clasificación/declasificación Recopilación de datos/informes Planificación ambiental Ordenación/conservación Zona protegida Política/planificación Investigación Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day after its publication. Resumen This Decree, composed of 11 articles, defines the objectives for the conservation and protection of Madeira´s geological heritage. Among the objectives: a) Promoting a conservation and protection policy for geological heritage; b) Identifying, classifying, registering and documenting and spreading on sites of geological interest; c) Promoting the knowledge of geological heritage through research, study as well as training and information on existing resources; d) Promoting community awareness on the importance and relevance of geological heritage; e) Define intervention areas and implementing strategies; f) Promoting the defence of natural resources in harmony with the development of economic activities. Texto completo Portugués