Decree of 13 December 2002 instituting the “Contagem” Biological Reserve, in the Federal District. Pays/Territoire Brésil Type du document Règlement Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Aire protégée Parcs nationaux Politique/planification Préservation de l'écosystème Aire géographique Amazone, Amériques, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Amérique du Sud, Atlantique Sud Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Portugais Site web www.senado.gov.br