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Decree of 5 June 2012 creating the National Park of "Furna Feia" within the State of Rio Grande do Norte.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Decree, consisting of 8 articles, creates National Park of Furna Feia within the Municipalities of Baraúna and Mossoró, in the State of Rio Grande do Norte. It establishes geographical coordinates of the above mentioned protected area (of a total of 8.494 ha.) in order to preserve the speleological complex of Furna Feia and its biodiversity related to biome of Caatinga; carry out scientific research and develop educational activities on environment, natural heritage conservation and ecological tourism. Control and management shall be under the competence of the Biodiversity Conservation Institution Chico Mendes. Mining activity within certain areas of the park are authorized by the National Department of Mining Production (DNPM) and licensed by the competent environmental authority.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto de 5 de Junho de 2012 - Dispõe sobre a criação do Parque Nacional da Furna Feia, nos Municípios de Baraúna e Mossoró, Estado do Rio Grande do Norte.