Decree-Law No. 5-A/2011 establishing the legal framework of protected areas.

This Decree-Law, consisting of 7 Chapters, establishes the legal framework to be satisfied by protected areas. It establishes in particular classification and declassification of the above mentioned areas and lays down competencies and composition of the responsible authorities in order to protect the natural ecosystems, fauna and flora, and promote its sustainable development. It classifies protected areas as follows: National park; Integral Natural Reserve; Wild Heritage Area; Natural Monument; Area managed for its habitat and species; Protected natural or marine heritages; Protected managed area of natural resources; Community protected areas and forests and sacred sites.