Decree No. 750 prohibiting primordial Atlantic forest exploitation.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Decree prohibits primordial Atlantic forest exploitation. It consists of 14 articles specifying the conditions of such prohibition in order to protect endangered flora and fauna habitats. Forest exploitation for land use planning is under the competence of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of publication.
Notes
This Decree revokes all contrary provisions and in particular Decree No. 99.547 of 25 September 1990.
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
Legislaçao Federal de Meio Ambiente, Vol. I, Brasília 1996, pp. 108-111.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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