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Decree-Law No. 3/2003 establishing the legal regime for the management of protected areas.

Country
Cabo Verde
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree-Law establishes the legal regime in order to manage and control those areas needing a special protection, according to the importance of their biodiversity, natural resources, ecological function, socio-economic and touristic interest. It consists of 8 chapters and 1 annex specifying the principles to be adopted in order to define and manage protected area and national parks according to the Capoverdean National Protected Areas' Programme. The Annex lists a classification of the mentioned protected areas by island.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/cvi38666.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force immediately.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Boletim Oficial da República de Cabo Verde No. 5, 24 February 2003, pp. 52-60.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n. 3/2003 de 24 de Fevereiro.
Amended by
Decree-Law No. 44/2006 amending Decree-Law No. 3/2003 on Protected areas management.
Implements
Law No. 86/IV/93 establishing the Environmental Policy.
Implemented by
Resolution No. 142/2020 approving the Management Plan for the Complex of Protected Areas of the island of Maio (CAPM).
Resolution No. 36/2016 approving the National Strategy and Business Plans of Cape Verde's Protected Areas (ENAP - 2015-2024).
Resolution No. 35/2016 approving the Cape Verde National Protected Areas Strategy (ENAP), general policy to all National Network of Protected Areas (RNAP).
Order No. 72/2015 approving the Ecotourism Plan of Cova, Ribeira de Paul and Ribeira da Torre National Park within Santo Antão island.
Order No. 71/2015 approving the Ecotourism Plan of the Monte Verde National Park within the São Vicente island (PNMV).
Order No. 70/2015 approving the Ecotourism Plan of the Moroços National Park within the São Vicente island (PNM).
Order No. 42/2014 creating the Advisory Council of Protected Areas of the island of São Vicente (CAAPSV).
Order No. 41/2014 creating the Advisory Council of Protected Areas of the island of Santo Antão (CAAPSA).
Order No. 40/2014 creating the Advisory Council of Protected Areas of the island of Sal (CAAPSL).
Order No. 39/2014 creating the Advisory Council of Protected Areas of the island of Fogo (CAAPFG).
Order No. 38/2014 creating the Advisory Council of Protected Areas of the island of Boa Vista (CAAPBV).
Decree No. 9/2014 approving the delimitation of the Natural Monument "Morrinho do Açúcar" in Sal island.
Decree No. 8/2014 approving the delimitation of the Protected Natural Heritage "Buracona-Ragona" in Sal island.
Decree No. 7/2014 approving the delimitation of the Protected Natural Heritage "Monte Grande" in Sal island.
Decree No. 6/2014 approving the delimitation of the Natural Monument "Morrinho do Filho" in Sal island.
Decree No. 5/2014 approving the delimitation of the Natural Reserve "Rabo de Junco" in Sal island.
Decree No. 4/2014 approving the delimitation of the Marine Natural Reserve "Baía da Murdeira" in Sal island.
Decree No. 3/2014 approving the delimitation of the Natural Reserve "Topo de Coroa" in Santo Antão island.
Decree No. 2/2014 approving the delimitation of the Protected Natural Heritage "das Pombas" in Santo Antão island.
Decree No. 17/2014 approving the delimitation of the Natural Reserve "Morro de Areia" in Boa Vista island.
Decree No. 16/2014 approving the delimitation of the Natural Reserve "Boa Esperança" in Boa Vista island.
Decree No. 15/2014 approving the delimitation of the Natural Monument "Rocha Estância" in Boa Vista island.
Decree No. 14/2014 approving the delimitation of the Protected Natural Heritage "Monte Caçador e Pico Forcado" in Boa Vista island.
Decree No. 13/2014 approving the delimitation of the Natural Monument "Monte Santo António" in Boa Vista island.
Decree No. 1/2014 approving the delimitation of the "Monte do Alto das Cabaças" Natural Reserve on the island of São Nicolau, belonging to the National Network of Protected Areas.
Decree No. 5/2013 regulating the Natural Park of the Northern area of Boa Vista island.
Decree No. 4/2013 regulating the Integral Natural Reserve of the Baluarte Isle within the Boa Vista island.
Resolution No. 21/2012 classifying Pedra de Lume, in the island of Sal, as a natural, historical and cultural protected area.
Resolution No. 20/2010 approving the Management Plan of the Fogo Natural Park, within the island of Fogo.
Decree No. 3/2008 establishing the delimitation of the Natural Park within the island of Fogo.
Decree No. 19/2007 delimiting the Natural Park of Serra Malagueta.
Decree No. 10/2007 regulating the Natural Park of Monte Gordo.