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The National Park has as its basic objective the preservation of natural ecosystems of great ecological relevance and scenic beauty, making possible the undertaking of scientific research and the development of educational activities and environmental interpretation, recreation in contact with nature, and ecological tourism. It is tenure and public domain, with the private areas included within its boundaries requiring expropriation.

Public visitation is subject to the regulations and restrictions established in the Management Plan of the unit and to the regulations established by the body responsible for its administration. Scientific research depends on the previous authorization of the body responsible for the administration of the unit and is subject to the conditions and restrictions established by this body.¹

References

1. Brazil 2000. Federal Law Nº 9.985 of 07/18/2000. Regulates article 225 of the Federal Constitution and institutes the National System of Units of Conservation and other provisions. Available by clicking here . (in Portuguese)